American Seafood Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-23 · Updated 2026-03-23

A hearty one-pot meal combining shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage with spicy Creole seasoning and rice. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs andouille sausage, shrimp, crab meat for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (sliced) andouille sausage
• 1 lb (peeled and deveined) shrimp
• 1 cup (canned) crab meat
• 1.5 cups long grain rice
• 1 (diced) onion
• 1 (diced) green bell pepper
• 1 stalk (diced) celery
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sliced andouille sausage, 1 diced onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 diced celery stalk, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Tip: Use tongs to flip the sausage pieces for even browning.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp Creole seasoning until the mixture is well combined and the tomato paste turns a deep reddish-brown color, about 2 minutes. Tip: The tomato paste will thicken the mixture and deepen the flavor.
3. Step 3: Add 1.5 cups long grain rice, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, and 1 cup canned crab meat. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly distributed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Tip: Add the shrimp and crab meat last to prevent overcooking.
4. Step 4: After 20 minutes, check the rice: it should be tender and the liquid fully absorbed, with the grains slightly fluffy. The shrimp should be pink and opaque, and the crab meat should be heated through. If the rice is not fully cooked, cover and simmer 2-3 minutes longer. Tip: Avoid lifting the lid during simmering to prevent steam loss.