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Cajun Dirty Rice with Juicy Shrimp & Sausage – A Bold, Flavor-Packed Southern Classic

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A rich and hearty one-skillet Cajun dirty rice with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and bold Creole flavors — perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed

  • ½ lb andouille sausage, sliced

  • ½ lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup chicken livers, finely chopped (optional)

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tbsp oil or butter

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown sausage slices on both sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 6–8 minutes.

  • Add garlic and chicken livers (if using), and cook until browned, 3 minutes.

  • Stir in rice and Cajun seasoning. Toast for 2–3 minutes.

  • Add stock, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 18–20 minutes.

  • While rice cooks, sauté seasoned shrimp in a separate pan until just opaque, 1–2 minutes per side.

  • Fluff rice, then stir in sausage and shrimp. Adjust seasoning as needed.

  • Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Omit chicken livers for a cleaner flavor. Use brown rice for a nuttier taste (adjust cook time). To make it gluten-free, verify all packaged ingredients.

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