Description
A flavorful Southern-style dish combining smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and perfectly seasoned rice. Quick and easy to prepare, this Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice is perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 12 oz Andouille or beef sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rice in chicken broth until fluffy. Fluff and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet; cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened; add garlic for 1 minute.
- Return sausage to skillet, add shrimp, and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in cooked rice; season with paprika, cayenne, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with green onions and parsley; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6