Shrimp & Sausage Dirty Rice
A hearty Cajun-inspired Shrimp & Sausage Dirty Rice dish packed with bold flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Seafood & Sausage
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
Grains
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
Liquids
- 2 cups chicken broth
Vegetables
- 1 onion diced
- 1 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Spices
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning plus extra for shrimp
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Fats
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, cook 2–3 minutes until pink, then remove and set aside.
- Add sausage to the same skillet and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside with shrimp.
- Add remaining oil and sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until broth is absorbed.
- Return shrimp and sausage to the skillet. Stir gently and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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