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JAMBALAYA WITH SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP

Jambalaya with Sausage and Shrimp

This Jambalaya with Sausage and Shrimp is a delicious dish packed with bold creole flavor. It'll quickly become your new favorite weeknight meal.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: andouille sausage, bell peppers, cilantro, easy, gumbo file, ham, jalapenos, one pot, rice, roasted garlic base, shrimp, Worcestershire sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 536kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra-large or jumbo shrimp tails on
  • 12 oz 12 oz smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cooked ham diced
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp AP Flour
  • 1 sweet yellow onion diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 2 jalapenos diced
  • 6 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions diced, plus extra to garnish
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp roasted garlic bouillon base
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1½ tbsp gumbo file
  • 14 oz can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain rice Rinsed, if not parboiled
  • 2 cups vegetable stock Water or Vegetable Broth if desired
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in the flour, and stir until it begins to turn light brown in color (about 5-6 minutes). DO NOT LET IT BURN.
  • Once browned, add the onions, celery, bell pepper, jalapenos, garlic, and roasted garlic base and stir for 4-5 minutes until they are soft.
  • Toss in the ham, andouille sausage, thyme, gumbo file, and oregano. Stir and let cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, then bring to a boil.
  • Pour in the rice and vegetable stock, reduce to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp, ¾ cup green onions, cilantro, and season with salt + pepper to taste. Then cook for another 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm and top with the remaining green onions with a few pieces of baguette bread. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an air-tight food-safe container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave until warm throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1947mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1364IU | Vitamin C: 118mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg
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