Pappadeaux Seafood Dirty Rice
Equipment
- large saucepan
- measuring cups and spoons
- Ladle or spoon for stirring
- Fork for fluffing the rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the celery, red peppers, garlic, and green onion; sauté for about 4 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- Add in the rice and seasonings and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 3 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff with a fork before serving.
- Serve hot, topped with jumbo shrimp or crawfish if desired! Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier version, add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the recipe.
For more seafood flavor, substitute chicken broth for the water.