Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Katie Jasiewicz | Katie's Cucina

In the market for a shrimp and sausage Jambalaya recipe? This is an easy one!

Andouille and Shrimp Jambalaya Photo

I visited New Orleans two years ago on a business trip. I will be the first to admit that I was never a big fan of Cajun food until my trip there.

It changed my taste buds forever (in a good way, of course). I indulged in Shrimp Po Boys, Crawfish Étouffée, the most divine gumbo in town, and, of course, no visit to NOLA would be complete without jambalaya. Glorious bowls of jambalaya.

I honestly spoiled myself, and sadly nothing can compare to what I consumed during that business trip in New Orleans.

Andouille and Shrimp Jambalaya Picture

A few months after my trip I started scouring the Internet for Cajun recipes. The first thing I made was crock pot jambalaya. It was good... it sufficed... but it was definitely not the real thing.

My husband, on the other hand, (having never visiting NOLA before) thought it was the best meal I ever made. I enjoyed the set-it and forget-it slow cooker meal, but wanted to give it a try on the stove top using my beautiful cast-iron French oven.

I modified my slow cooker recipe to make a quicker stove-top jambalaya recipe that can be achieved in just under an hour. If you’re a planner like me, you can pre-cut all of your ingredients the night before (while prepping dinner) and place it in a zip-top bag or container.

This recipe also reheats really well. The flavors meld even more while in the fridge, so if you are a heat lover this is one dish that will be great to have on hand for quick and easy lunches. 

So remember, this may not be the most authentic jambalaya recipe on the block, but I think it’s pretty darn close to the real stuff. You can always skip the okra if you prefer (it's an acquired taste), but don't skimp on the andouille sausage!

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Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

    6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 4 links Andouille Sausage, diced
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers, green and orange
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 cups Okra, diced
  • 1 28-ounce can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Creole Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
  • 2 Bay Leafs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 2 cups Long Grain Rice
  • 2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Fresh Parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot add one tablespoon of canola oil (medium heat). Then add sausage, bell peppers, onion, celery, and okra. Cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, dried oregano, creole seasoning, hot sauce, bay leaves, and thyme to the stock pot, stir well, and cook for 10 minutes (with lid) on medium heat.
  3. Add rice to the pot and mix well. Then add 2 cups of chicken broth--mix until everything is incorporated. Place lid on pot and cook (medium heat) for 10 minutes (stir 2-3 times during the rice cooking process).
  4. Add shrimp to the pot, mix well and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook an additional 10 minutes. Then stir the rice mixture. Add an additional 1/2 cup of chicken broth, place the lid on and cook for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid, mix well, and cook an additional 5 minutes with lid off if needed.
  5. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Author: Katie Jasiewicz
Recipe Yields: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Servings Per Recipe 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 75
Calories 346

% Daily Value*
14%
Total Fat 9g
15%
  Saturated Fat 3g
26%
Sodium 621mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 27g
4%
  Dietary Fiber 3g
  Sugars 4g
62%
Protein 31g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Katie Jasiewicz

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Katie is our resident one-pot meal fanatic, but you'll find that she's passionate about every kind of food, from dinners to desserts, on her blog Katie's Cucina.

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