Description
A hearty and flavorful dish combining red beans, rice, shrimp, and garlic for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried red beans, soaked overnight
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Drain soaked red beans and rinse. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add red beans, paprika, thyme, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Stir in rice and cook for another 20 minutes or until rice is done. Add a little water if needed.
- Season shrimp with salt and black pepper. Push rice and beans to one side of the pot and add shrimp. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Remove bay leaf. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped chili.
- Use canned red beans to save time—reduce cooking time to 30 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: red beans and rice, shrimp recipe, garlic shrimp, Creole dish, one-pot meal