Description
Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice! This quick and easy dinner idea combines smoky andouille sausage, juicy shrimp, and perfectly seasoned rice for a bold Southern-inspired meal. It’s the ultimate comfort food with just the right amount of heat and soul. Whether you’re craving a hearty one-pot meal, searching for weeknight dinner ideas, or need an easy recipe for meal prep, this dish checks all the boxes. Every bite bursts with rich Cajun flavor, making it an irresistible go-to for both busy nights and relaxed weekends.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Return sausage to the pan, then add cooked rice. Stir everything together and cook for another 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.