CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE

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A one-skillet weeknight dinner with a Cajun accent. Who can resist this riff on jambalaya with spicy pork sausage, shrimp, and the Louisiana trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery?

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces andouille sausage, thinly sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large tomatoes, cored and diced 1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (from 2), for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add sausage; cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and rice; cook over high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Return sausage with any juices to skillet. Stir in broth; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; arrange in a single layer atop rice. Cover; cook until bright pink, 4 minutes. Uncover; let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with scallions.

M Salman Latif
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


lina omar
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not


Bernadette Campos
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdsheikh Farid
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy party dish.


Sanwan Khoso
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.


Porter Flagg
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I love Cajun food and this recipe did not disappoint! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Mudasirkhan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Flores
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I'm not a huge fan of Cajun food, but this recipe changed my mind! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The rice was also cooked perfectly and absorbed all the delicious sauce. I would definitely recommend this recip


Albina Krasniqi
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5/5 stars! This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp were succulent and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. We will definitely be making this again soon.


Abp New
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This Cajun shrimp and rice dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking f