Savannah Red Rice
This savory and aromatic Savannah red rice recipe is the perfect comfort food that will transport you to the South with every bite. With a perfect blend of long-grain rice, spicy sausage, and a medley of flavorful vegetables, this dish is not only delicious but also easy to make. The aromatic mix of spices adds a bold and spicy kick that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 455kcal
- 4 tbsp butter divided
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes two 14 oz cans
- 2 cups chicken broth plus more if needed; (see note)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups long-grain rice (see note)
- 1 pound chorizo , cooked and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 pound raw shrimp , cleaned and deveined
Add 3 tablespoons of butter to a medium sauced saute pan and cook celery, onion, and garlic until fragrant and softened, about 4 minutes.
Add tomatoes, broth, vinegar with pepper, bay leaf, thyme and pepper, and salt, and continue to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
In another saute pan, add the remaining butter and heat until melted. Then add rice and cook until translucent, stirring very frequently for about 5 minutes. Do not allow to brown.
Add the sautéed rice to the tomato vegetable mixture and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes (see note). Add shrimp and cooked sausage and heat for another 3 or 4 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
Carolina Gold rice recommended; I couldn't find this brand and used long grain rice and it came out great but the Carolina Gold is supposed to be better
The rice is a bit al dente in the finished dish; if you prefer the rice to be cooked more thoroughly, add more chicken broth at the end and continue cooking
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg