How To Make Chef John’s Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
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Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
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Stir in the cooked sausage and shrimp. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
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Remove from heat and let the jambalaya sit, covered, for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
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Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 425kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 240mg
- Sodium : 1322mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 35g
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