Dirty Rice with Sausage and Shrimp

Get a taste of the South with this savory Dirty Rice with Sausage and Shrimp, a one-pot meal that’s brimming with bold Cajun flavors! Featuring smoky andouille sausage, tender shrimp, and a rich blend of spices like smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, this dish perfectly balances hearty proteins with aromatic veggies like bell pepper, onion, and celery. Long-grain rice absorbs all the seasoned goodness of chicken broth, creating a flavorful base that ties everything together. Finished with a garnish of fresh green onions and optional hot sauce for a spicy kick, this 50-minute recipe is an easy crowd-pleaser ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Perfectly comforting and packed with vibrant flavors, this dirty rice is your gateway to authentic Louisiana-style cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0 hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside with the sausage.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat in the seasonings. Cook for 2 minutes to slightly toast the rice.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the cooked sausage and shrimp. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or cayenne, if desired.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Optionally, serve with hot sauce on the side for an extra kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2626.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2343.8

Total Fat 120.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1097.4mg	0%
Sodium 7713.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 182.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 780.4mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 4523.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 23.5%