Description
Shrimp sausage dirty rice is a flavor-packed dish that combines succulent shrimp and savory sausage with fluffy long-grain rice. This delightful recipe brings together vibrant colors and textures, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With a blend of spices and aromatics, every bite offers a comforting taste of Southern cuisine that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lb shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
- 8 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers; cook for about 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
- Fold in shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook uncovered for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg