The Posh Pescatarian: Red Beans And Rice With Shrimp Recipe Video

Stephanie,The Posh Pescatarian, makes the ultimate Mardi Gras recipe just in time for Fat Tuesday! Red beans and rice with shrimp - delicious, festive and frugal. Laissez les bon temps rouler!


Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4


 Red beans1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Olive oil1 Teaspoon
 Long grain rice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shrimp1 Cup (16 tbs), peeled, deveined
 Water/Vegetable broth8 Cup (128 tbs)
 Red bell pepper1⁄2 Medium
 Orange bell pepper1⁄2 Medium
 Yellow bell pepper1⁄2 Medium
 Garlic cloves3 Medium
 Celery stalk1 Medium
 Herbs de provence1 Tablespoon
 Cayenne pepper1 Tablespoon
 Paprika1 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Hot sauce To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 502 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g6.4%

Saturated Fat 0.68 g3.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 48.8 mg

Sodium 1733.3 mg72.2%

Total Carbohydrates 91 g30.2%

Dietary Fiber 14 g56%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 27 g53.8%

Vitamin A 93.4% Vitamin C 138.2%

Calcium 10.4% Iron 40.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


1. Roughly chop garlic, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, 1/2 orange bell pepper, onion, celery and tomatoes and add into a bowl.
2. Cut the tails off jumbo shrimp and dice them.

3. In a pot with hot olive oil add the cut vegetables and spices and allow to sweat.
4. Add 2 cups of broth and 2 cups of water.
5. Add the beans along with a little water and let it to cook for about 1/2 an hour.
6. Check on beans and frequently add water or broth as needed.
7. Add rice, then after 10 minutes add the shrimp and hot pepper sauce.
8. Add 1/3 cup of water and let it cook until done.

9. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.