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Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice

Savory Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice for Family Gatherings

A flavorful Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice recipe perfect for family gatherings, combining savory sausage and succulent shrimp with Cajun spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Long-Grain White Rice The foundation of this dish
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Can be swapped for vegetable broth for a lighter option
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Shrimp Fresh or thawed frozen shrimp works well
  • 1 lb Sausage (Andouille or similar) Bring savory depth
  • 1 medium Onion Can be replaced with shallots or green onions
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Feel free to use other peppers for variety
  • 1 cup Celery Contributes to the aromatic 'holy trinity' of Cajun cuisine
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferable
For Flavoring
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Essential for authentic flavor
  • 2 leave Bay Leaves Infuses subtle flavor during cooking
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Optional but highly recommended for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash and chop onion, bell pepper, and celery into small pieces. Gather Cajun seasoning, garlic, rice, sausage, and broth.
  2. Cook Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add sliced sausage, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Set sausage aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add oil if needed, toss in onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Combine Rice & Broth: Add rice to skillet, stir well, pour in broth and add bay leaves. Bring to gentle boil.
  6. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover skillet and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Add Shrimp: Fold in shrimp during last 5 minutes of cooking. Cover skillet until shrimp is opaque.
  8. Garnish & Serve: Fluff rice with a fork, remove bay leaves, serve garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavors, making it ideal for gatherings.

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