Spicy Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp

Spicy Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp
Serves 6

• 1½ cups brown rice
• 4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• 3½ cups chicken stock, unsalted
• 2 bay leaves, divided
• 1 TBSP s.a.l.t. sisters Dragon’s Breath Rub & Seasoning
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 scallions, chopped

Directions:
In a small pot, add a teaspoon of olive oil = and the brown rice; toast over medium heat, about 2 minutes. To the pot, add the chicken stock, 1 bay leaf and 1 TBSP Dragon's Breath Rub and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for approx. 30-40 minutes, or until broth is absorbed and rice is soft. Heat a large saucepan over medium-low heat; add 3 teaspoons of olive oil, onions, pepper, celery, bay leaf, and garlic. Sauté until veggies are soft, about 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and cook an additional 5 minutes. When rice is done, toss with shrimp. Top with scallions and serve.