Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
A comforting one-pot dish of bold flavors featuring shrimp, sausage, and rice cooked in a spiced tomato broth.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound sausage, sliced Andouille or smoked kielbasa recommended.
- 1 cup rice Medium-grain or long-grain rice.
- 1 unit onion, diced
- 1 unit bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes Use whole or fire-roasted for extra flavor.
- 2 cups chicken broth Mild, well-balanced broth preferred.
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- for serving Chopped green onions
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown the sausage until it has color and some crisp edges. Spoon the browned pieces onto a plate and leave a little fat in the pot for flavor.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 4 to 6 minutes. The onion should turn translucent and the pepper should feel tender.
- Stir in the rice and cook for a couple of minutes, letting the rice toast lightly in the aromatics until it exhibits a nutty scent.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked, keeping the pot covered most of the time.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the pot and stir gently. Let everything sit for a minute on low heat so flavors mingle.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Use real butter for richer flavor. Pair with simple salads or crusty bread. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1000mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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