Description
This easy One Pot Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya is a hearty, flavorful meal that combines tender shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, aromatic vegetables, and spices cooked together in a single pot. Bringing the vibrant taste of Louisiana to your table, this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup and maximum comfort.
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into bite-sized rounds
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Grains and Canned Goods
- 1 ½ cups long grain rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
Liquids and Fats
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop the bell peppers, onion, celery, and garlic. Slice the andouille sausage into rounds and peel and devein the shrimp if necessary to have everything ready before cooking.
- Sauté the Vegetables and Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown and flavorful fat is released. Add the chopped vegetables and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add Rice, Spices, and Liquids: Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes with their juice, and Cajun seasoning. Pour in the chicken broth and mix well to evenly distribute and submerge the rice.
- Simmer Until Rice is Tender: Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed. Avoid stirring often to develop texture.
- Add Shrimp and Finish Cooking: Fold in the shrimp and cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque, ensuring tenderness and melding of flavors.
Notes
- Use high-quality authentic andouille or spicy smoked sausage for best flavor.
- Add shrimp near the end to avoid overcooking and keep them tender.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Let the jambalaya rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving to let flavors settle.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, as Cajun blends vary in spice intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Louisiana Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg