Cajun-Style Rice Pilaf

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

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.

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

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