Jambalaya Recipe

Bring bold Southern flavors to your table with this comforting Jambalaya dish. Packed with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice, this one-pot meal captures the heart of classic Creole and Cajun cooking. It’s hearty, flavorful, and ideal for weeknight meals or family gatherings. Discover more flavorful recipes like Jambalaya Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or as needed
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 bay leaves
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

• Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the sliced sausage. Cook for about 2 minutes to release its flavors.
• Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Season with salt and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 6–8 minutes until the vegetables soften.
• Mix in the rice, then pour in the tomatoes with their juice, garlic, broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
• Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the shrimp and cook uncovered for roughly 10 minutes, just until the shrimp turn pink.
• Remove from heat and let the pot rest for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Yield: One large pot