Description
This **One Pot Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya** is a bold Cajun classic made easy! Juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, rice, and veggies are simmered together with Cajun spices in just one pot. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or meal prep, this jambalaya is hearty, flavorful, and comforting — all with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or butter, for sautéing
- Green onions or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté sausage: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Cook vegetables: Stir in onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add rice & liquids: Stir in rice, Cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Add shrimp: Stir in shrimp, cover again, and cook 5–6 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Finish & serve: Fluff with a fork, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use andouille sausage for authentic smoky flavor.
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they cook in just a few minutes.
- Long grain white rice works best; avoid instant or short-grain rice.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Let jambalaya rest 5 minutes after cooking for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, One Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, Cajun Jambalaya, One Pot Jambalaya Recipe, Shrimp and Rice Recipes, Easy Southern Dinner