Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp Sausage

Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp Sausage

Buttery Cajun shrimp and sausage paired with fluffy rice, fresh parsley, and savory garlic for a warming Southern-style meal.

Preparation Time

10 min

Cooking Time

30 min

Overall Time

40 min

Created By: Lili Clark

Category: Dinner

Skill Level: Moderate

Cuisine Type: Cajun

Output: 4 Serves

Dietary Options: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

2 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

2 cups long-grain rice

4 cups chicken broth

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, diced

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Steps

Cook rice in chicken broth until tender and fluffy. Set aside.

Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear sausage rounds until browned with dark edges, then remove.

In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until plump, golden-edged, and just opaque.

Return the sausage to the skillet and stir in the cooked rice. Toss everything together until the rice is fully coated in the buttery Cajun seasoning and evenly mixed.

Finish with chopped parsley and serve.

Required Tools

Large skillet
Knife
Cutting board
Saucepan

Allergy Information

Always check each ingredient for allergens, and consult a medical professional if unsure.

Shellfish
Dairy

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.

Lili Clark

Hi! I’m LiLi, a former kitchen disaster who learned to cook by documenting my grandmother’s recipes. I believe cooking should be accessible, sometimes messy, and always delicious. Join me as I share everything from family classics to weeknight emergencies!

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