Description
Seafood Jambalaya with Shrimp is a delicious and hearty one-pot dish that captures the essence of Southern Louisiana cuisine. Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe features succulent shrimp, aromatic spices, and a colorful medley of vegetables, making it perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to festive gatherings. This easy-to-make jambalaya not only delivers on taste but is also highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite proteins or veggies. Impress your loved ones with this comforting meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 6 oz chicken sausage (sliced)
- 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped white onions
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 15.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups long grain white rice (rinsed)
- 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with half a teaspoon of Creole seasoning and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; cook the shrimp for 3–5 minutes until pink, then set aside.
- In the same pan, brown sliced chicken sausage for about 4–5 minutes; remove from heat.
- Sauté garlic, green peppers, onions, and celery until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and diced tomatoes until well coated.
- Add rinsed rice; toast slightly in the mixture.
- Pour in broth and return sausage to the pan; add bay leaf, remaining seasoning, salt, and smoked paprika.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 12–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Gently fold in cooked shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Southern Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg