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Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice

Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice

A comforting, flavorful Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice that embodies the essence of New Orleans.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Keyword: Comfort Food, easy recipes, hearty meals, one-pot meal, Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice, Southern cuisine
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

For the Rice

  • 1 cup Long-grain rice

For the Protein

  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage sliced

For the Vegetables

  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1 medium Bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced

For the Broth

  • 2 cups Chicken broth

For Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

For Cooking

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

How to Make Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice

  • In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced smoked sausage to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix in the long-grain rice and Cajun seasoning, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and gently fold in the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper as desired and serve hot.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for enhanced color and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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