Description
Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp and smoky sausage with perfectly cooked long-grain rice. This one-pot meal bursts with bold Cajun spices and colorful vegetables, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or festive gatherings. Experience the warmth of home-cooked comfort food as each bite transports you to culinary bliss. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a delightful way to bring everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced sausage and shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed rice and chicken broth; combine well.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg