Follow these steps for perfect results
olive oil
sausages, such as andouille or kielbasa
sliced
red onion
chopped
red pepper
seeded and chopped
garlic
crushed
tomato paste
dried oregano
cayenne pepper
bay leaf
long-grain rice
chicken stock
diced tomatoes
frozen corn and peas
chopped parsley
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
Cook sausages for 3-5 minutes, turning, until browned all over. Remove from pan and set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in the same pan on high heat.
Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic for 1-2 minutes, until tender.
Stir in tomato paste, oregano, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Add rice, stirring to coat.
Pour in chicken stock and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and return sausages to pan.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Add frozen corn and peas.
Cook, covered, for a further 5 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed completely.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
For a richer flavor, use smoked sausage.
Serve with a side of cornbread.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Can be made a day in advance.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley.
Serve hot as a main course.
Serve with a side salad.
Such as Beaujolais.
Pairs well with spicy flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A staple dish in Cajun cuisine.
Discover more delicious Cajun Dinner recipes to expand your culinary repertoire
A flavorful Jambalaya featuring shrimp, ham, and sausage.
A hearty and flavorful seafood gumbo featuring shrimp, crab, okra, and a rich, dark roux.
A classic Louisiana dish featuring shrimp simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce served over rice.
A hearty Cajun gumbo featuring kidney beans, okra, crab meat, crawfish/shrimp, and kielbasa sausage, simmered to perfection and served over rice.
A hearty and flavorful seafood gumbo featuring a variety of fresh seafood in a rich and savory broth.
A hearty and flavorful gumbo featuring shrimp, sausage, and a medley of vegetables and spices.
A hearty and flavorful Shrimp Gumbo, featuring smoky bacon, tender shrimp, and a medley of vegetables in a rich broth.
A classic Shrimp Etouffee recipe, featuring shrimp in a flavorful sauce.