Description
This Flavorful Cajun Shrimp, Sausage and Rice one-pan recipe delivers bold Southern flavors in a quick, easy meal. Juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and fluffy rice are simmered with Cajun spices, vegetables, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a hearty, satisfying dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large uncooked shrimp per person, peeled and deveined
- ¾ lb smoked sausage (Andouille or Polish), sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- Prepared Cajun spice mix (see below)
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 3–4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
Cajun Spice Mix: 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1½ tsp garlic powder, 1½ tsp onion powder, ¾ tsp dried oregano, ¾ tsp dried thyme, ¾ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
Instructions
- Make Cajun spice mix: Combine all spices in a small bowl; set aside.
- Prepare shrimp & sausage: Season shrimp lightly with spice mix. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high; sear sausage 2–3 min, remove. Sear shrimp 1–2 min per side, remove.
- Cook aromatics: Add another 1 tbsp oil to skillet. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery 4 min; add garlic, cook 30 sec.
- Build base: Stir in tomato paste, cook 1 min. Add rice, stir to coat. Pour in chicken stock, tomatoes with juice, and remaining spice mix. Stir well.
- Simmer: Bring to a low boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook 15–18 min until rice is tender.
- Finish: Return shrimp and sausage to skillet; stir, heat through 2–3 min. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Protein swap: Use turkey sausage or chicken sausage for a lighter dish.
- Vegetarian: Replace shrimp & sausage with chickpeas or tofu, use vegetable broth.
- Grain swap: Try quinoa instead of rice.
- Extra greens: Stir in spinach or kale at the end.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion