Charleston Red Rice is a dish commonly found along the Southeastern coastal region of South Carolina, which also known as the Low Country, and the dish is usually referred to simply as "red rice" by the locals.
1lbpeeled shrimp, raw, any type, peeled and shelled
1lbfresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
1lbfresh clams, cleaned of sand
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1lemon Lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
In a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat, saute the bacon pieces, onions, and green peppers until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Next, add water, tomato sauce, brown sugar and salt to the pan and bring it to a boil.
Once it comes to a boil, add the rice then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
At this point, the rice will not yet be tender but you will add all the seafood into the skillet and stir. Replace the lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the mussels have opened and the shrimp have changed color and are cooked.
Before serving, discard any mussels or clams that have not opened.
Adjust the seasonings to taste with salt, pepper or even cayenne pepper.
Recommend serving with lemon wedges and a tossed green salad.