Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot Cajun Jambalaya, packed with savory sausage, succulent shrimp, and aromatic Creole spices. This easy-to-make dish brings the vibrant taste of Louisiana right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium 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 Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the shrimp to the same pot and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until they turn pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and the browned sausage. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute chicken or a mix of chicken and sausage for the shrimp if preferred.
- Ensure your pot is large enough to hold all ingredients comfortably.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg