Island Shrimp and Rice

Name: Island Shrimp and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 ounces bacon; 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice; 3 1/4 cups chicken broth, divided; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

⏱️ Ready in 55 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 40 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 7 views

Island Shrimp and Rice is an impressive dinner you can prepare in just 55 minutes. Made with 8 ounces bacon, 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice and 3 ¼ cups chicken broth, divided, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Simple to make and full of bold, satisfying flavors.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 40 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.2g 7%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 800mg 35%

Total Carbohydrate 31.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%

Total Sugars 2.3g

Protein 25.2g 50%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Place bacon in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown.

Remove, and set aside.

Drain drippings, reserving 3 tablespoons in the pot.

Place onion in the pot with the bacon drippings, and cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender.

Mix in the rice, 2 1/4 cups broth, tomatoes with juice, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.

Season with salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.

Stir the cooked bacon, remaining 1 cup broth, and shrimp into the pot.

Continue cooking 10 minutes, uncovered, over low heat.

Sprinkle with parsley to serve.