Best 3 Zatarains Dirty Rice Mix Recipes

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Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix is a classic Southern dish that combines flavorful ingredients such as rice, spices, and vegetables to create a savory and aromatic side dish or main course. Originating in Louisiana, this versatile mix is easy to prepare and can be customized with various additions to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a more creative twist, this article will guide you through the best approaches to cooking Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix, ensuring a flavorful and successful culinary experience.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPRUCED-UP ZATARAIN'S® JAMBALAYA



Spruced-up Zatarain's® Jambalaya image

Spruced-up Zatarain's® jambalaya.

Provided by Michelle Harris

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
38 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 ½ cups water
2 (8 ounce) packages jambalaya mix (such as Zatarain's®)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), drained

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in hot oil until the sausage and onion are browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour water, jambalaya mix, and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers into the pot; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the water is mostly absorbed and the rice is tender, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 53.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 2802 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ZATARAIN'S DIRTY RICE, JAZZED UP VERSION



Zatarain's Dirty Rice, Jazzed up Version image

I love dirty rice, Zatarain's packaged mix has the perfect blend of seasonings and spices, in my opinion. However, I like mine with some add-ins. This quick, easy, and if you like dirty rice, the only disappointment you may have is that you didn't double the recipe. Enjoy!--

Provided by Uncle 12

Categories     Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups, 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb lean ground beef, 90/10-ish
1 lb sausage, regular flavor, such as Jimmy dDean, Bob Evans, etc
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped, from a jar
12 ounces dirty rice mix, Zatarain's FAMILY SIZE

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine ground beef and sausage, crumble and mix very well and brown over medium heat. Continue to stir and crumble meat until done.
  • Drain fat.
  • Add onions, garlic and Zatarains rice mix, (12oz) and specified amount of water (3-1/2 cups).
  • Return to high heat, until boiling. Then reduce heat to simmer/low and cook covered for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  • Do a final stir, and serve. I like mine with a little squirt of sriracha as it adds bit of heat and more flavor.
  • Enjoy~!

SEAFOOD DIRTY RICE



Seafood Dirty Rice image

Keep some frozen shrimp in the freezer and Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix in the pantry, and you can have this delicious meal at a moment's notice. Just chop bell peppers, cook Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix and add shrimp. It's that easy.

Provided by Zatarains

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 1/2 cups water
1 (7 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Dirty Rice Mix, Original
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add bell peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add water; bring to boil.
  • Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp and green onions; mix well. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 100.6, Sodium 449.9, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 10.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the rice will taste.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will remove any dirt or impurities.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to cook the rice. This will help to distribute the heat evenly.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes. This will allow the rice to cook through without burning.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes. With its unique blend of spices and herbs, it's sure to add a kick of flavor to your next meal. Whether you're making a classic dirty rice dish or something new and creative, Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix is a great place to start. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, give Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix a try. You won't be disappointed!

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