Description
Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish that captures the essence of Cajun cuisine. Bursting with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and perfectly seasoned rice, this recipe transforms ordinary nights into festive occasions. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 lb shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
- 8 oz smoked Andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 green onions (sliced for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers and minced garlic; sauté until softened (around 4 minutes).
- Add long grain rice and chicken broth, stirring well to combine.
- Finally, add shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp turns pink and opaque (about 5-6 minutes).
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg