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Authentic Creole Jambalaya Dish

Authentic Creole Jambalaya Recipe


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  • Author: Liza Hammilton
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Savor the rich flavors of this authentic Creole jambalaya, a vibrant one-pot dish brimming with spices, vegetables, and seafood that’s perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • Andouille sausage
  • Raw shrimp
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Bell peppers
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Chicken broth
  • Long-grain rice

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced andouille sausage; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
  2. Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers along with minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 4-5 minutes).
  3. Add long-grain rice, stirring to coat in sausage and vegetable oils.
  4. Pour in canned tomatoes and chicken broth; season generously with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, fold in shrimp, cover tightly, and simmer until shrimp are cooked (about 10-15 minutes).
  6. Once the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stir gently and let rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: One-pot cooking
  • Cuisine: Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg