Ingredients
– 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
– ¼ cup salted butter
– ½ minced yellow onion (about 1/3 cup)
– 1 cup diced green bell pepper
– 1 cup diced red bell pepper
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
– 14 ounces andouille sausage sliced into ¼ inch rounds
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon pepper
– 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
– 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
– 14.5-ounce can of fire-roasted tomatoes
– ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
– ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to get everything set up smoothly.
2-Next, sauté the onions and bell peppers in salted butter over medium-high heat until they become tender, drawing out their natural sweetness.
3-Then, add the minced garlic, sliced andouille sausage, and shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until the shrimp turns mostly pink for that perfect texture.
4-After that, mix in the cooked rice, fire-roasted tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning with the sautéed mixture in the baking dish for a flavorful base.
5-Finally, sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly on top and bake for 20 minutes until it’s golden brown. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving to lock in the flavors.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
🦐 Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for the best texture.
🍚 Pre-cook rice to avoid soggy casserole and ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Baking
- Cuisine: Louisiana Creole
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1022 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg