Hearty Creole-style skillet featuring sausage, shrimp, rice, and peppers in a flavorful sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
02 - 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Rice & Liquids
08 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
09 - 1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
15 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
16 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
17 - 2 tbsp olive oil
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté diced onion, red and green bell peppers, and celery for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Incorporate rice, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to evenly coat the rice and vegetables with the spices.
04 - Return browned sausage to the skillet. Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid has mostly absorbed.
06 - Arrange shrimp evenly on top of the rice mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
07 - Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
