Shrimp And Sausage Dirty Rice (Printable Version)
Hearty Southern dirty rice combining juicy shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, and aromatic vegetables with perfectly seasoned long-grain rice.
# What You Need:
→ Meats & Seafood
01 - 1/2 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 lb andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 scallions, sliced for garnish
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
→ Rice & Liquids
09 - 1 cup long grain white rice
10 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
→ Spices & Seasonings
12 - 2 tsp Creole seasoning
13 - 1 tsp paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
16 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until well-browned, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate using a slotted spoon, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
02 - Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Sauté diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
03 - Stir in long grain white rice, toasting for 1 minute while stirring frequently. Add tomato paste, paprika, dried thyme, Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat rice evenly and distribute spices throughout the mixture.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 18 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
05 - Uncover pan and gently nestle shrimp and cooked sausage into the rice. Arrange shrimp on top, replace cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
06 - Fluff rice mixture gently with a fork. Sprinkle sliced scallions and chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately while hot, directly from the cooking vessel.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, which means maximum flavor and minimum cleanup
- The shrimp stay perfectly tender while they steam in the aromatic rice
02 -
- Do not skip browning the sausage first, that rendered fat carries so much flavor
- Resist the urge to stir during the final simmer or the rice will turn gummy
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry before adding them to prevent watery rice
- Use a Dutch oven if you have one, it holds heat more evenly than a skillet