Easy Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice Recipe
Easy Shrimp and Sausage Recipe - A delicious, one-pot Southern classic with bold Cajun flavors. Perfect for a quick, hearty weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Stir to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked rice and mix well to combine.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes until everything is well incorporated and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley before serving.