Description
A flavorful and hearty dish combining shrimp and sausage with seasoned rice, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
- Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce while cooking.
- Substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg