Cajun-Style Rice Pilaf

Bring the spirit of Bourbon Street to your gathering with this modern take on a rice pilaf with Italian sausage and shrimp!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 530 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• salt and pepper
• 8 ounces Italian sausage links
• 1 pound shell-on medium shrimp
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2.25 cups water, divided
• 0.33333334326744 cup frozen peas
• 3.5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 0.25 cup Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah Rosé

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Boil sausage in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes. While the sausage is boiling, remove the shells from the shrimp. Put shells and tails in 2 cups of water. Bring shrimp water to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Grill the sausage links for about 5 minutes or until they are completely cooked through. Brush the shrimp with 1/2 tablespoon oil and grill about 2 minutes per side. Pull off and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a medium pot on medium high heat and add vegetable oil, onions, and red pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add Cajun seasoning and rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the Syrah Rose, stir for a few seconds, and strain the shrimp stock into the pot. Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, chop the shrimp and sausage into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Once rice is done, add peas, shrimp, and sausage and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Garnish with chopped green onions.