Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice – Flavor-Packed Cajun Classic
A bold Cajun classic with shrimp, smoked sausage, and seasoned rice, packed with flavor and perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Cajun
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 2–3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: hot sauce, chopped green onions, fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the protein: Pat shrimp dry and slice smoked sausage.
- Cook the sausage: Heat skillet over medium heat and cook sausage 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté veggies: In the same skillet, cook onion, bell pepper, and celery 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; stir 1–2 minutes.
- Add rice & sausage: Stir in cooked rice, browned sausage, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until heated through.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp and cook 4–5 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions, parsley, and a splash of hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best for a non-mushy texture.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spiciness.
- Can swap sausage for Andouille for authentic Cajun flavor.