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Shrimp & Sausage Dirty Rice

Shrimp & Sausage Dirty Rice

This Shrimp & Sausage Dirty Rice is a hearty Cajun-inspired dish packed with bold flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

Seafood and Meat

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced

Grains

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Vegetables

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Spices and Oils

  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning plus extra for shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • 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: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cajun recipe, hearty dinner, one skillet meal, sausage recipe, Shrimp & Sausage Dirty Rice, shrimp recipe
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