Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya (Printable Version)
Spicy Creole dish with shrimp, sausage, rice, and vegetables in a flavorful tomato base.
# What You’ll Need:
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01 - 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 0.5 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
03 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
04 - 1 bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 2 cups cooked white rice
07 - 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add smoked sausage slices and cook for 3 minutes until lightly browned. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Continue to sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes with their juices and Cajun seasoning. Mix thoroughly to combine, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
03 - Fold in the cooked white rice and shrimp. Continue cooking for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until the shrimp turn opaque and pink and the rice is heated through.
04 - Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick to make on busy nights
- Crowd pleaser with bright bold flavors
- Customizable with easy swaps for meat or veggies
- Fills your kitchen with amazing aromas
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- Loaded with protein and vegetables
- Reheats beautifully for weekly meal prep
- Traditional Louisiana comfort food
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- Keep all your ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking Jambalaya comes together quickly and prepping in advance helps you avoid overcooking the shrimp
- Toast the sausage well for maximum depth of flavor That caramelized edge makes a big difference And remember not to stir the rice too much at the end to keep grains fluffy and light