Description
This Spicy One Pot Jambalaya is a vibrant, soul-warming meal that brings the bold flavors of the Bayou straight to your kitchen. Simmering long-grain rice with shrimp, smoked sausage, and cubed turkey ham in a single skillet, it melds Cajun spices and zesty tomatoes for a deeply aromatic, hearty dinner.
Ingredients
The Meat & Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage, halved and sliced
- 3/4 cup cooked turkey ham, cubed
The Rice & Aromatics
- 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 1/3 cup celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with garlic/oregano (undrained)
The Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prep: Pat shrimp dry. Sauté onion and celery in oil for 3 mins, then add garlic for 1 min.
Simmer: Stir in broth, tomatoes, sausage, rice, and spices. Bring to a boil.
Rice Cook: Reduce to a low simmer. Cover tightly and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
Seafood: Stir in shrimp, replace lid, and cook for 5 mins until shrimp are pink.
Finish: Stir in ham to heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Hands Off the Lid: Trapped steam is essential for even rice cooking; peeking lets heat escape and results in uneven textures.
Long Grain vs. Short Grain: Long-grain rice has less starch, ensuring grains stay fluffy and distinct rather than clumping.
Shrimp Tenderness: Adding shrimp at the very end prevents them from becoming rubbery by using residual heat to cook them gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot / Skillet
- Cuisine: Creole-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 Cups
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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