Zesty Cajun Jambalaya with Smoky Sausage & Shrimp
Experience the bold and festive spirit of New Orleans with this vibrant one-pot masterpiece. This dish combines smoky sausage, succulent shrimp, and the iconic 'Holy Trinity' of vegetables for an exciting explosion of Creole flavors perfect for Week 44.
In short
Zesty Cajun Jambalaya with Smoky Sausage & Shrimp takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Long-grain rice300 g
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined400 g
- Smoked sausage (Andouille or Chorizo), sliced250 g
- Yellow onion, diced1 pcs
- Green bell pepper, diced1 pcs
- Celery stalks, diced2 pcs
- Garlic cloves, minced3 pcs
- Cajun seasoning2 tbsp
- Chicken stock700 ml
- Crushed tomatoes200 ml
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or deep skillet, brown the sliced sausage over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery (the 'Holy Trinity') and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the rice and stir well to coat every grain in the spiced oils.
- 3
Pour in the chicken stock and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- 4
Quickly lift the lid, scatter the shrimp over the rice, and replace the lid. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the rice has absorbed the liquid. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Questions and answers
How long does Zesty Cajun Jambalaya with Smoky Sausage & Shrimp take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Long-grain rice, Large shrimp, peeled and deveined, Smoked sausage (Andouille or Chorizo), sliced, Yellow onion, diced, Green bell pepper, diced, Celery stalks, diced …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
