Jambalaya 1 Recipe

Quick & Easy Jambalaya Recipe! This flavorful Cajun classic is surprisingly simple to make. Don't be intimidated by the ingredient list – this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked rice in under an hour! (Any size shrimp works!)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 441.6 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jambalaya 1

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How to Make Jambalaya 1

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 cup long-grain rice, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup water, and 1 bay leaf.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is almost tender.
  5. Gently stir in 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined) and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  6. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

28g

Carbs

12g