Begin by chopping the bell peppers and onion into small, even pieces to ensure they cook uniformly. If your shrimp are frozen, place them in cold water to thaw, allowing about 10-15 minutes. Gather all other ingredients, including the garlic and Cajun seasoning, so that everything is at hand when you start cooking your delectable Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice.

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Allow the oil to shimmer slightly, which typically takes around 1-2 minutes.

Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the hot skillet, sautéing them for about 3-5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.

Stir in the sliced smoked sausage, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until it’s browned and starts to crisp slightly.

Once the sausage is nicely browned, stir in the minced garlic and 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning. Cook this mixture for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add 1 cup of long-grain rice to the skillet, stirring it to coat the grains with the flavorful mixture. Cook for about 1 minute to lightly toast the rice.

Pour in 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, stirring gently to combine all ingredients. Increase the heat to high to bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and gently add the thawed shrimp. Cover the skillet and let everything simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

After the rice is tender, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.