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!

Provided by Chateau Ste Michelle

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup long-grain white rice
¼ cup Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah Rosé
⅓ cup frozen peas
Salt and pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 194.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 948.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Elizabeth Clingan
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I highly recommend this Cajun-style rice pilaf recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion.


Ina Ahmed
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This rice pilaf is a great side dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


joseph kihara
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I love the addition of the green onions in this rice pilaf. They add a nice pop of color and flavor.


ramzaan rustaq
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This rice pilaf is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Romaine Sewell
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I'm not a fan of celery, but I didn't even notice it in this rice pilaf.


M Naeemsarwar
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This rice pilaf is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet.


Shariyar Mirza
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I love that this rice pilaf is a one-pot dish. It makes cleanup a breeze.


Ramesh Achhami
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This rice pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great side dish for any type of protein.


Carter Inutuinaq
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I made this rice pilaf for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


Eliran D.
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I'm not a big fan of Cajun food, but I really enjoyed this rice pilaf. It was flavorful and not too spicy.


Rylee Morton
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This rice pilaf is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Adis Endal
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I love the combination of flavors in this rice pilaf. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Maria Stratiou
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


VCO Is LIVE
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice pilaf turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Xo.o89 Polo
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The rice pilaf was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Astley Tanaka
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I made this rice pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Glen Kirby
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This was an easy recipe to follow and the rice pilaf came out perfect. I loved the addition of the Cajun seasoning.


MUGHAL GAMERZ
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The rice pilaf turned out so flavorful and delicious.


HachiKun
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This Cajun-style rice pilaf was a hit! The flavors were bold and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.