Dragon's Breath Rub & Seasoning

Spicy Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp

• 1½ cup brown rice
• 4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• 3½ cups chicken stock, reduced sodium
• 2 bay leaves, divided
• 1 Tbs 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 EVOO and the brown rice, toast over medium heat, about 2 minutes.  To the pot, add the chicke stock, 1 bay leaf and 1 Tbs 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 EVOO, onions, pepper, celery, bay leaf, remaining seasoning 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.