One Pot Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
Shrimp and sausage jambalaya is a classic Louisiana Creoledish made with rice, sautéed vegetables, spicy sausage, and juicy shrimp.Everything comes together in one pot, making it a flavorful and convenientweeknight dinner that's satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 13 oz Smoked Sausage or Andoullie Sausage
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 1 cup Rice
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion diced
- ½ Red Bell Pepper diced
- ½ Green Bell Peppers diced
- 6 Garlic Cloves chopped
- ½ Celery diced
- 3 to 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 14 oz can Crushed or Diced Tomatoes
- I/2 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- ½ tablespoon Creole Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cajun seasoning, creole seasoning, basil, and oregano.
- Stir in the uncooked rice. Let the rice toast lightly in the pan for about 2 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) , bay leaves, sausage and chicken broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been mostly absorbed. Stir occasionally to keep rice from sticking.
- Add the shrimp. Stir gently, then cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and fully cooked. Remove bay leaves.
- Remove the lid, fluff the jambalaya with a fork, and taste to adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
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Recipe Tips
For the best texture, add the shrimp toward the end of cooking so they don’t overcook and turn rubbery. Also, I use andouille sausage for a smoky kick that enhances the depth of flavor in the dish.
