Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya pairs smoky andouille with plump shrimp, brown rice, and the classic trinity of peppers, celery, and onions simmered in spiced chicken stock. It’s richly seasoned with paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne for balanced heat and depth. Serve this hearty one-pot dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Add butter and sausage to a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir until the sausage starts to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 3
Mix in paprika, cumin, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Stir the tomatoes, celery, green pepper, green onions, salt, and bay leaf into the sausage mixture.
- 5
Add brown rice and stir to combine. Stir in chicken stock, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the rice is just tender, about 45 minutes.
- 6
Stir in shrimp, replace the lid, and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 693.34 kcal High 35%
- Protein 43.36 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 73.65 g 27%
- Total Fat 27.5 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 9.57 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 199.62 mg High 67%
- Sodium 1369.29 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 11.75 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 7.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 191.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 6.0 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 1453.96 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 137.9 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 9.39 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
About This Recipe
Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Brown Rice, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 693.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Brown Rice, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 693.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya healthy?
- Chef John's Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 693.34 calories and 43.36 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1369.29 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.57 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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