Description
A flavorful and hearty one-pot meal combining shrimp, sausage, rice, and Creole spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add diced tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return sausage to the pot and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shrimp and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with green onions and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use precooked shrimp for quicker prep.
- Adjust Creole seasoning to taste for spiciness.
- Can substitute chicken for shrimp if desired.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 160mg