Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Rice
This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Rice is packed with bold, smoky flavors. Tender shrimp, crispy sausage, and perfectly seasoned rice are tossed in a creamy Cajun sauce for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 749kcal
Ingredients
Rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups (277.5 g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 ¾ cups (22 ounces / 660 g) chicken broth
Sausage
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ring (14 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Rice
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add the onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened (do not brown).
- Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and Cajun seasoning. Stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff gently.
Sausage
- While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage in a single layer. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and crisp.
- Transfer sausage to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry and toss with Cajun seasoning.
- To the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Transfer to the plate with the cooked sausage and tent with foil to keep warm.
Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt butter.
- Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice, sausage, and shrimp. If the mixture feels too thick, add warm broth 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 749kcal