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One-Pot Spicy Jambalaya

A classic Cajun dish that brings the vibrant flavors of New Orleans to your kitchen with Andouille sausage, shrimp, and aromatic vegetables all cooked in one pot.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Andouille sausage and cook until browned.
  2. Sauté the vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, cooking until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Add remaining ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook the rice: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  6. Finish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with green onions.

Notes

Use a good-quality Andouille sausage for authentic flavor. Let the dish sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking to absorb moisture.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1000mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: Jambalaya, Cajun recipe, One-Pot meals, New Orleans cuisine, Spicy recipes