Description
A delicious and hearty Cajun-style shrimp and sausage rice dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the remaining fat in the pot. Sauté for 7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the dry rice to the pot and stir for 2 minutes to toast the grains.
- Pour in the chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- While rice cooks, season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a separate skillet, sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque and pink.
- Once the rice is done, fluff with a fork. Gently fold in the cooked sausage, seared shrimp, green onions, and parsley.
- Cover and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side of crusty bread or a simple salad.
- For a spicier version, add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg