Description
A hearty, flavor-packed Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice recipe combining seasoned shrimp, savory sausage, and aromatic spices with perfectly cooked rice. This one-pan dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner or an easy meal prep option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 10–12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups mixed onions and bell peppers, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Season & Cook the Shrimp:
- Season shrimp with seafood seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Brown the Meat:
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
- Brown the ground beef and sausage over medium heat.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- Add Seasonings & Flour:
- Stir in oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to combine.
- Simmer with Broth:
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the broth to thicken slightly.
- Combine with Rice:
- Add cooked rice and mix well.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes for the rice to absorb the flavors.
- Finish with Shrimp:
- Add shrimp back to the skillet and mix gently.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp; just ensure they are fully thawed before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 185mg