Cajun-Style Rice Pilaf

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

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Italian sausage links

  • 2 ¼ cups water, divided

  • 1 pound shell-on medium shrimp

  • 3 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 cup chopped onions

  • cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice

  • ¼ cup Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah Rosé

  • cup frozen peas

  • Salt and pepper

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

Directions

  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.

  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.

  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.

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

  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.

Tips

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

530 Calories
24g Fat
44g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 949mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 450mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.