Print

One Pot Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

One Pot Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

One Pot Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Cajun cuisine right to your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe combines smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and aromatic spices with fluffy rice, all cooked in a single pot for maximum convenience. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this hearty meal is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its bold flavors and comforting nature, it’s a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces chicken or turkey sausage (sliced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
  2. Stir in diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic; cook until softened.
  3. Add long-grain rice along with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper if desired. Mix well.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes if using; stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
  6. Gently fold in peeled shrimp; cover again and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  7. Fluff the jambalaya with a fork before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://teffrecipes.com/one-pot-shrimp-and-sausage-jambalaya/

save me