Shrimp & Sausage Dirty Rice
This Shrimp & Sausage Dirty Rice is a hearty Cajun-inspired dish made with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, seasoned rice, and vegetables all cooked in one skillet. Packed with bold flavors, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus extra for shrimp
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, cook 2–3 minutes until pink, then remove and set aside.
- Add sausage to the same skillet and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside with shrimp.
- Add remaining oil and sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until broth is absorbed.
- Return shrimp and sausage to the skillet. Stir gently and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Garnish with parsley and serve.