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Hearty Shrimp and Sausage Dirty Rice Recipe Revealed Comfort Food Classic

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A bold, comforting one-pan meal made with tender shrimp, seasoned chicken or turkey sausage, and richly spiced rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 12 ounces chicken or turkey sausage, sliced

  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1½ teaspoons paprika

  • ½–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1½ teaspoons salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ cup green onions, sliced

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  • Season shrimp with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika; set aside.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown sausage for 4–5 minutes, then remove.

  • Add remaining olive oil, onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until softened.

  • Stir in garlic, spices, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.

  • Add rice and toast briefly.

  • Pour in broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.

  • Add sausage and shrimp, cover, and cook until shrimp are done.

  • Garnish with green onions, parsley, and lemon juice if desired.

Notes

Adjust spice levels to taste. Add a splash of broth when reheating to maintain moisture and texture.

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