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Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Over Rice
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Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Over Rice

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @cookinwiththalia2 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • shrimp (peeled, deveined, cleaned)Fish500 g
  • smoked sausage (sliced)Meat400 g
  • white rice (rinsed)Grains300 g
  • heavy whipping creamDairy240 ml
  • chicken brothPantry120 ml
  • cream cheese (full block)Dairy225 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy120 g
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy120 g
  • sweet pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • spinachProduce100 g
  • Rotel tomatoes (with juice)Pantry300 g
  • butterDairy30 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • adobo seasoningSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices4 g
  • red pepper flakes (optional)Spices2 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

948kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
53 g
Adapt tools

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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the rice

    • Rinse the rice until the water runs clear to remove the starch.
    • Bring water to a boil, add the rice, cover and let it simmer until tender.
    Step 1

  2. Prep the ingredients

    • Dice the onion and sweet pepper.
    • Slice the smoked sausage and clean the shrimp.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the sausage

    • Add the sausage to the pan first and fry it until done to your liking.
    Step 3

  4. Season the shrimp

    • Season the shrimp with adobo, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and salt.
    Step 4

  5. Sauté the vegetables

    • Sauté the onions and sweet pepper in the pan until softened.
    • Remove them and set aside with the sausages.
    Step 5

  6. Cook the shrimp

    • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook about five minutes on each side.
    Step 6

  7. Build the creamy sauce

    • Return the sausage, onions and peppers to the pan.
    • Add the heavy cream, spinach, chicken broth, cream cheese and Rotel tomatoes with their juice.
    • Stir in the reserved shrimp seasoning, then add the mozzarella and cheddar.
    Step 7

  8. Finish and serve

    • Simmer until the sauce boils and thickens.
    • Spoon the creamy shrimp and sausage over the rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
    Step 8
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