Creole-Spiced Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

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A hearty Creole jambalaya featuring spicy andouille sausage, succulent shrimp, and smoky bell peppers in a vibrant tomato rice base. This caribbean-inspired seafood ready in about 60 minutes pairs sliced 1/4-inch thick andouille sausage, peeled and deveined large shrimp, long-grain white rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant; remove sausage and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1 diced red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 7 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp Creole seasoning; cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, stirring to coat grains with the seasoning and vegetables for 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and 1 cup canned diced tomatoes. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Step 6: After 20 minutes, fold in 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and the cooked andouille sausage. Cover and cook for another 7-8 minutes until shrimp are pink and rice is tender.
  7. Step 7: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 2 sliced green onions before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Creole-Spiced Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Creole-Spiced Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep long-grain white rice from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Creole-Spiced Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Creole-Spiced Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Creole-Spiced Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya?

Caribbean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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