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Jambalaya Recipe

A classic and flavorful Creole dish, this Jambalaya is packed with shrimp, sausage, and vegetables, all simmered in a rich tomato-based broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounce
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sliced andouille sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  • Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell peppers to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice and the cooked sausage. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is almost cooked.
  • Add the shrimp to the pot and stir. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and green onions before serving.

Notes

Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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