Description
Creole jambalaya brings Louisiana’s culinary magic to home kitchens with a perfect blend of rice, sausage, and seafood. Spicy, hearty flavors merge in this classic Southern dish that invites you to savor a delicious taste of New Orleans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups (16 fl oz) chicken broth
- 2 cups (16 oz) long-grain rice
Instructions
- Sear andouille sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, around 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce long-grain rice to the pot, thoroughly coating the grains with rendered sausage fat and vegetable oils.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and rich chicken broth, then season aggressively with cayenne, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring mixture to a vigorous boil.
- Reduce heat to low, gently nestle raw shrimp into the rice mixture, covering the pot tightly to create a steamy environment.
- Allow jambalaya to simmer undisturbed until shrimp turn opaque and rice absorbs all liquid, roughly 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let the dish rest for 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to meld and rice to finish steaming, then fluff gently with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Swap andouille for turkey sausage to reduce fat and calories without compromising authentic flavor profile.
- Choose medium-grain rice for creamier texture if long-grain seems too dry or separate.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper – start with half recommended amount for milder version.
- Prevent overcooking shrimp by adding them during final 5 minutes of simmering to maintain tender, juicy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg