Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (chicken or turkey, sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced sausage, cooking until browned. Stir in diced onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add rice and seasonings to the pot; stir to coat well.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes if using; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Gently fold in shrimp; cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot garnished with green onions and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg