Description
Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the richness of shrimp and sausage with seasoned rice, creating a delightful meal that is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rice and Cajun seasoning, cooking for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be made with brown rice for a healthier option, but cooking time may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice, Southern cuisine, one-pot meal, Cajun recipe