Description
Spicy Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with bold Cajun flavors that dance across your palate. Hearty rice packed with tender shrimp, savory sausage, and zesty seasonings makes this one-pot meal a total crowd-pleaser your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 10–12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
Base:
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups mixed onions and bell peppers, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of seafood seasoning directly onto 10-12 peeled shrimp, coating them evenly. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium temperature (375°F).
- Cook seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn completely pink. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate and set aside.
- Pour remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the same skillet. Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground sausage, breaking meat into small crumbles over medium heat (350°F).
- Once meat browns thoroughly, incorporate 1.5 cups mixed chopped onions and bell peppers along with 3 teaspoons minced garlic. Sauté the mixture for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup flour over the meat mixture, stirring continuously to prevent clumping. Mix in 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Gently fold the cooked shrimp back into the skillet, allowing them to warm through for 1 minute. Serve hot over 4 cups of prepared rice.
Notes
- Check shrimp carefully for doneness by looking for a bright pink color and firm texture, which indicates they’re perfectly cooked without becoming rubbery.
- Adjust the heat level by controlling the amount of cayenne pepper, making the dish mild or spicy according to your preference.
- Use fresh andouille sausage for an authentic Cajun flavor that adds depth to the dirty rice.
- Choose long-grain white rice for the best texture, as it helps absorb all the delicious spices and meat flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-16 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg