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Plate of shrimp sausage dirty rice with vibrant vegetables and spices

Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice

A flavorful and hearty dish combining shrimp, sausage, and dirty rice, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup long-grain rice Using long-grain rice keeps the texture right.
  • 1 lb shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 8 oz smoked turkey or chicken sausage Sliced; avoid pork if preferred.
  • 1 cup bell peppers Chopped.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 green onions chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and onion. If using frozen shrimp, allow it to thaw.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until softened.
  2. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook until fragrant but be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the rice, stirring well to coat with flavors. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add shrimp, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.

Notes

If the rice looks dry before it’s tender, add a splash more broth and keep the lid on. If it’s too wet, crank the heat for a couple minutes to evaporate excess and stir gently.