Description
A flavorful one-pan dish combining shrimp and sausage with seasoned rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the rice. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to toast the rice.
- Pour in chicken broth, add Cajun seasoning and paprika. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then gently stir in the cooked sausage and shrimp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or other proteins if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg