Quick and Authentic Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Quick and Authentic Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen work fine); ½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium); ⅓ cup celery, chopped; ¼ cup green sweet pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 8 ounces andouille sausages or 8 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices; ¾ cup long grain rice, uncooked; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup cooked ham, cubed

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen work fine)
½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium)
⅓ cup celery, chopped
¼ cup green sweet pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces andouille sausages or 8 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
¾ cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup cooked ham, cubed

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Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
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Set shrimp aside.
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In a 12-inch skillet cook onion, celery, sweet pepper, and garlic in hot oil until tender.
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Stir in chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, sausage, rice, thyme, basil, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaf.
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Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
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Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
8
Stir in shrimp.
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Return to boiling.
10
Simmer, covered, about 5 minutes more or until shrimp turn opaque and rice is tender.
11
Stir in ham; heat through.
12
Discard bay leaf and enjoy hot with crusty bread on the side.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen work fine), ½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium), ⅓ cup celery, chopped, ¼ cup green sweet pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick and Authentic Jambalaya falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick and Authentic Jambalaya

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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