Description
Spicy Louisiana Shrimp Dirty Rice combines bold Cajun flavors with hearty rice and succulent seafood. Creole seasonings and fresh ingredients create a memorable meal you’ll savor with pure Southern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb ground sausage
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare rice using chicken broth, allowing it to absorb flavors while cooking. Let stand at room temperature.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, then sizzle sausage until golden brown and crispy edges develop.
- Introduce chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, ground black pepper, and salt into the mixture. Toast spices for 60 seconds to enhance their aromatic qualities.
- Gently fold shrimp into the skillet, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink color and curl slightly.
- Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients, then incorporate the prepared rice. Thoroughly blend components, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Transfer the dirty rice to a serving platter, generously garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot, allowing diners to experience the rich, layered Cajun-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version of this dish.
- Opt for low-sodium Cajun seasoning to control salt intake for health-conscious diners.
- Use cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative for those following keto or paleo diets.
- Select wild-caught shrimp for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly protein choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg