Cajun Shrimp and Rice Boil

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A spicy, comforting one-pot meal with shrimp, andouille sausage, and Creole-seasoned rice, inspired by traditional Louisiana boil dishes. This cajun-inspired seafood ready in about 70 minutes pairs shrimp, andouille sausage, long grain rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp
• 8 oz andouille sausage
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 celery stalks
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 onion
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in 2 tbsp oil over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 diced celery stalks, 2 diced bell peppers, 1 tsp thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups rice, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb shrimp and 8 oz diced andouille sausage. Cook for 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and sausage is cooked through. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.