
Spanish Inspired Shrimp and Sausage Rice Dinner
Amy
- February 14, 2025
Spanish-Inspired Shrimp and Sausage Skillet: A Flavorful, One-Pan Meal
If you’re craving a dish that’s full of bold flavors but doesn’t require hours in the kitchen, this Spanish-Inspired Shrimp and Sausage Skillet is the perfect solution! Combining succulent shrimp, savory sausage, and fragrant rice, this meal is an easy-to-make one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress without stressing over complicated recipes.
This Dish:
- Packed with Flavor: The combination of shrimp, sausage, and aromatic spices makes for a savory dish that’s bursting with flavor. It’s like bringing a little taste of Spain into your own kitchen!
- One-Pan Meal: Less cleanup? Yes, please! This dish is made in a single skillet, making it the ultimate in convenience.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, this meal is ideal for those nights when you need a satisfying dinner but don’t have hours to spend cooking.
- Affordable: With budget-friendly ingredients like sausage and rice, you don’t have to break the bank to make a flavorful, filling meal.
This dish is a perfect blend of protein, spices, and rice—just the right amount of heat and savory goodness in every bite. Whether you’re feeding a family or meal prepping for the week, it’s an easy meal that packs a punch without costing too much.
I’ve featured this recipe in my latest YouTube video, where I walk you through the steps to make this delicious dish. In the video, I also share two other tasty meals using beans and rice: Mexican Beans and Rice Skillet and Rice and Bean Patties—both of which are budget-friendly and simple to prepare.
Check out the video below for the full recipe and step-by-step instructions!
Let me know in the comments what you think of this dish, and feel free to share your own variations or tips! I’m always excited to hear how you make these recipes your own. Enjoy!
Featured in this video:
Spanish Inspired Shrimp and Sausage Dish
Recipe by AmyCourse: MainCuisine: spanishDifficulty: MediumA savory and satisfying Spanish-inspired dish featuring shrimp, sausage, and seasoned rice. This one-pan meal is packed with bold flavors, making it the perfect choice for a quick and budget-friendly dinner!
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery chopped
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 small Andouille sausage links, chopped
14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 pinches cajun seasoning
2 cups rice, uncooked
32 oz chicken stock
Directions
- In a large pot, heat the oil.
- Add onions, garlic, celery and saute until slightly fragrant.
- Add in the shrimp, sausage pieces, tomatoes, seasonings and stir all to combine.
- Add in uncooked rice and chicken stock. Stir.
- Cover and simmer on low 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Serve