Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice
A bold and comforting Cajun-inspired rice dish packed with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, colorful peppers, and aromatic spices. This easy one-pan meal delivers rich flavor, hearty texture, and satisfying Southern comfort in every bite.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz smoked sausage sliced
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
- Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat it in the oil and vegetables.
- Sprinkle paprika, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, salt, thyme, and cayenne pepper over the rice and stir well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pan and stir to combine.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir gently to mix everything evenly and heat through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
