Description
This shrimp and sausage dirty rice is bursting with bold Cajun flavor, featuring spicy andouille sausage, tender shrimp, and aromatic vegetables cooked in a savory rice base.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cooked sausage and shrimp. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.