Description
This flavorful Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Rice is a delicious blend of shrimp, sausage, and rice infused with warm Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 ¾ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ring (14 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add the onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened (do not brown).
- Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and Cajun seasoning. Stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff gently.
- While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage in a single layer. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and crisp.
- Transfer sausage to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Pat shrimp dry and toss with Cajun seasoning.
- To the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Transfer to the plate with the cooked sausage and tent with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt butter.
- Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice, sausage, and shrimp. If the mixture feels too thick, add warm broth 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg