Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up a meal that’s both quick and delicious. That’s where my Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice comes in! This dish is a delightful blend of flavors that will impress your family without taking hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Return sausage to the pan, then add cooked rice. Stir everything together and cook for another 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Using day-old rice helps to prevent the dish from becoming mushy.
- Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg