Description
A simple, single-pot recipe for classic Louisiana Jambalaya featuring shrimp and sausage.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pot.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the rice. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove the lid. Stir in the cooked sausage and shrimp. Cover and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a different flavor profile.
- Make sure the rice is fully cooked before adding the shrimp to prevent overcooking the seafood.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: Jambalaya, Shrimp, Sausage, One Pot, Cajun, Creole, Rice Dish