Chef John's Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya

Name: Chef John's Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 tablespoons ground paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup diced tomatoes; 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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While shrimp jambalaya is really more of a thicker rice stew than a soup, it's one of those dishes that can be customized. Add more stock to easily make it into a soup recipe. Serve garnished with green onion.

By Chef John

Updated on December 6, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons ground paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup diced tomatoes
2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 large green bell pepper, diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked brown rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place butter and sausage in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir until sausage begins to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in paprika, cumin, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
Stir tomatoes, celery, green pepper, green onions, salt, and bay leaf into the sausage mixture.
Add brown rice and stir to combine. Stir in chicken stock, bring it to a simmer, then turn heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is just tender, about 45 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, replace lid and cook until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

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Cook's Note:

Cooking time given is for short-grain brown rice. Other types of rice may cook faster or slower.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

495	Calories
25g	Fat
37g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 221mg	74%
Sodium 1909mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 44mg	220%
Calcium 106mg	8%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 694mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.