Description
Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice is a hearty and flavorful Cajun dish that combines succulent shrimp and smoky sausage with aromatic spices and vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful taste of Southern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare your vegetables by dicing onion, bell pepper, and celery, and slice the sausage.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the sausage until browned. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper, cooking until softened, then stir in garlic.
- Add rice to the skillet, pour in chicken broth and add Cajun seasoning. Stir, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Fold in cooked shrimp until heated through.
Notes
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For best results, reheat by adding a splash of broth if it looks dry.
- Customize spice level with mild or hot Cajun seasoning according to preference.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for alternative versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg