Description
Experience the bold flavors of the South with this Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice recipe, featuring succulent shrimp, spicy sausage, and hearty vegetables in a satisfying one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in long-grain rice until well-coated, then pour in chicken broth. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Gently fold in shrimp, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Notes
- Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the dish for up to 3 months.
- This dish pairs well with a green salad, cornbread, or fried plantains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg