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Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice (One-Pot Recipe)

Flavorful one-pot Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice 🍤🌶️ — tender shrimp, smoky sausage, and seasoned rice cooked together for a hearty, comforting meal perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 12 oz medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz smoked sausage sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Rice & Seasoning
  • 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sautĂ© pan
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook sliced sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Quickly sauté shrimp in the same skillet until pink. Remove and set aside with sausage.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened and fragrant, 3–5 minutes.
  4. Add rice, stir to coat with vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18–20 minutes.
  6. Return sausage and shrimp to the pan, fold gently to combine. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Add a splash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for extra kick. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.