Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on March 8, 2024
This easy shrimp jambalaya is filled with plump shrimp and savory andouille sausage. Comforting and aromatic, this spicy meal is a hearty and satisfying dinner.
Utensils Dinner
Globe New American
17
ingredients
6
steps
80
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
2 tbsp
butter
10 oz
sliced andouille sausage
1
large onion, chopped
1
red bell pepper, chopped
2
celery stalks, diced
salt and pepper, to taste
4
large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tbsp
dried oregano
2
bay leaves
16 oz
basil or plain marinara sauce
2 cup(s)
chicken or vegetable stock
1 tbsp
hot sauce or to taste
1 cup(s)
long grain white rice
1 lb
peeled, deveined large shrimp
2 tsp
Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp
olive oil
finely chopped green onions, for garnish
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Directions 6 steps | 80 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned. 

Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2

Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, celery stalks, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Cook until softened. 

Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe: Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, celery stalks, garlic cloves, salt and pepper.
Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, bay leaves, marinara sauce, chicken (or vegetable) stock, hot sauce and long grain rice. Bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes.

Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe: Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, bay leaves, marinara sauce, chicken (or vegetable) stock, hot sauce and long grain rice.
Step 4

While the rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp. Season the shrimp with the Cajun spice. 

Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe: While the rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp.
Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sauté until cooked through. Set aside.

Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 6

Remove the Dutch oven and stir in the shrimp. Garnish with the chopped green onions and serve with additional hot sauce. Enjoy!

Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe: Remove the Dutch oven and stir in the shrimp.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
722
FAT
33.8 g
PROTEIN
40.7 g
CARBS
62.9 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

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14 Jun 2023

A perfect meal for those who love shrimp and spicy food. This recipe of Shrimp Jambalaya would definitely satisfy a craving.

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