Jambalaya with Cajun Shrimp (Print Format)
A Cajun favorite with shrimp, sausage, chicken, rice, and aromatic spices for a soulful Louisiana meal.
# Ingredients:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-off
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2 andouille sausage links, sliced
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2 cups long grain white rice, cooked according to package instructions
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2 celery sticks, diced
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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3-4 garlic cloves, minced or chopped
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3 tbsp tomato paste
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
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1 tsp dried thyme
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 bay leaves
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3 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
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Salt to taste
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (for chicken)
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1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning (for shrimp)
# Steps:
01 -
In a medium bowl, season chicken with Old Bay seasoning. In another bowl, season shrimp with Old Bay as well.
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Cook rice according to package instructions. Rinse rice until the water runs clear to remove surface starch and prevent stickiness.
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook sausage on both sides until browned, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
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Add chicken to the skillet and cook on both sides until browned and fully cooked, approximately 7 minutes total. Remove from skillet.
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Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
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Stir in tomato paste and mix until fully combined with the vegetables.
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Stir in Old Bay, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Whisk in chicken broth. Add bay leaves, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove bay leaves from the skillet. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Stir in cooked rice and the prepared meats. Serve warm and enjoy.