Shrimp Dirty Rice Recipe OnePot Louisiana Comfort

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 pound ground sausage (450g), preferably spicy Italian or Andouille
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (approx. ½ cup / 75g)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, store-bought or homemade (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (2.5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) (1.25 ml)
• 1 cup long-grain white rice (200g), rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth (475 ml)
• 1 cup water (240 ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound medium shrimp (450g), peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (30 ml)
• Salt and black pepper to taste