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A close-up of a shrimp dirty rice skillet, brimming with colorful vegetables and spices.

Spicy Shrimp & Chorizo Dirty Rice Skillet

This one-pan skillet meal features succulent shrimp and spicy chorizo mixed with flavorful dirty rice, creating a hearty and aromatic dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large, deep skillet
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 oz chorizo sausage, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more, to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook diced chorizo until browned and crispy (3-5 minutes). Remove chorizo, reserving rendered fat in the skillet.
  • Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (5-7 minutes).
  • Stir in minced garlic, cook for one minute, then add uncooked rice and toast for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then stir in Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is almost tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Gently stir in seasoned shrimp and cooked chorizo, re-cover, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink.
  • Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, adjust seasoning as needed, and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch more red pepper flakes. Adjust cooking time for shrimp carefully to avoid overcooking and ensure they remain tender. Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the flavorful juices.