Spicy Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp

Spicy Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp

Spicy Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp
Serves 6

  • 1½ cups brown rice
  • 4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
  • 3½ cups chicken stock, reduced sodium
  • 2 bay leaves, divided
  • 1 TBS s.a.l.t. sisters Dragon’s Breath Rub & Seasoning
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 scallions, chopped

 

Directions:
In a small pot, add a teaspoon of EVOO and the brown rice; toast over medium heat, about 2 minutes. To the pot, add the chicken stock, 1 bay leaf and 1 TBS Dragon's Breath Rub and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for approx. 30-40 minutes, or until broth is absorbed and rice is soft. Heat a large saucepan over medium-low heat; add 3 teaspoons of EVOO, onions, pepper, celery, bay leaf, and garlic. Sauté until veggies are soft, about 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and cook an additional 5 minutes. When rice is done, toss with shrimp. Top with scallions and serve.