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.

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