Cajun Shrimp & Dirty Rice recipe served on a plate, by Flying Mango
Sep 24 2026
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Cajun Shrimp & Dirty Rice Recipe

Inspired by Flying Mango
Time30m
Serves4

With garlic bread

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Ingredients

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Cajun Shrimp

Garlic Bread

Method

Prepare the Shrimp and Sausage

  1. 1

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the Andouille Sausage

    Add the sliced Andouille sausage to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until browned.

  3. 3

    Add the Vegetables

    Stir in the diced bell pepper, onion, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Sprinkle in the 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, and stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Add the Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

  6. 6

    Pour in the Chicken Broth

    Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the skillet, and mix everything together. Allow it to simmer for about 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Incorporate the Cooked Rice

    Stir in the 2 cups of cooked rice, mixing until all ingredients are well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Prepare the Garlic Bread

  1. 8

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 9

    Prepare the French Bread

    Cut the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise.

  3. 10

    Spread the Butter

    Spread the 4 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread.

  4. 11

    Toast the Bread

    Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Garnish and Serve

  1. 12

    Add Parsley

    Once the Cajun shrimp and dirty rice is done, remove it from the heat and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley.

  2. 13

    Serve the Dish

    Serve the Cajun shrimp and dirty rice hot alongside the toasted garlic bread.

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