Looking for a flavorful one-pot meal that's easy to make?
One-Pot Cajun Rice with Sausage and Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) sausage, sliced
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (200g) long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Preparation Steps:
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the rice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well to combine.
5. Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
7. Add the shrimp, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins
Calories: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Suggested Pairings:
Serve with a side of cornbread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
#cajunrecipes #onepotmeal #shrimpdinner
Looking for a flavorful one-pot meal that's easy to make?
One-Pot Cajun Rice with Sausage and Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) sausage, sliced
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (200g) long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Preparation Steps:
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the rice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well to combine.
5. Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
7. Add the shrimp, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins
Calories: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Suggested Pairings:
Serve with a side of cornbread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
#cajunrecipes #onepotmeal #shrimpdinner