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Lowcountry Halal Shrimp And Red Rice Skillet

Name: Lowcountry Halal Shrimp And Red Rice Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb raw peeled shrimp; 6 oz halal smoked beef sausage, sliced; 1.5 cup long grain white rice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 1.5 cup crushed tomatoes; 2 cup halal chicken broth; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning

A flavorful Lowcountry favorite featuring tender shrimp and smoky beef sausage simmered in a spiced tomato rice stew.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Rice Toasting

Sauteing dry rice grains in seasoned fat before adding liquid to enhance nutty aromas and prevent mushy grains.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the sliced beef sausage for 4 minutes until crisp around the edges.
Step 2: Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, sauteing for 4 minutes until vegetables soften.

Step 3: Stir in long grain white rice and cajun seasoning, toasting the grains in the pan oils for 2 minutes.

Step 4: Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a full boil while scraping the bottom of the pan.

Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is almost tender.

Step 6: Nestle raw shrimp into the rice, cover again, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and rice is fully tender.

Step 7: Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Cooking tips

Use low-sodium broth to keep total salt levels balanced with Cajun seasoning.
Keep the skillet lid tightly closed during simmering so the rice steams evenly.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Southern; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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