Cajun Orzo with Shrimp & Sausage
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp, sausage, and orzo pasta cooked with Cajun spices.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
For the Vegetables and Orzo
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 cups water or stock
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with flour, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, then toss and cook for another minute until done. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining oil, onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 10-12 minutes until soft and browned.
- Add garlic and red bell pepper, cook for 2 minutes. Stir in orzo and toast for a few minutes.
- Add water (or stock), remaining salt, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat, add reserved shrimp and peas. Stir and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water.