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
- 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 691.58 kcal High
- Protein 41.85 g Good Source
- Carbs 73.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.5 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.57 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 199.5 mg High
- Sodium 1365.48 mg High
- Fiber 11.57 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.57 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.3 g Low Source
- Calcium 193.26 mg Moderate
- Iron 6.06 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1458.68 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 250.31 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 9.39 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.91 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 691.58 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 691.58 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.
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