Memorial-Style Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
A hearty Louisiana-inspired jambalaya featuring succulent shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, and a blend of aromatic vegetables simmered in a tomato-spiced rice base. This southern american-inspired rice & grains ready in about 55 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, medium, diced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
- 8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds andouille sausage
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 2, diced celery stalks
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 14 oz can, undrained diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2, sliced for garnish green onions
- 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and slightly crisp. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice and cook for 2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
- Step 4: Add 14 oz undrained diced tomatoes, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Then, gently fold in 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and the reserved andouille sausage. Cover again and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until rice is tender and shrimp is cooked through.
- Step 6: Remove bay leaves, fluff the jambalaya with a fork, and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Memorial-Style Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 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 Memorial-Style 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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Memorial-Style 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 Memorial-Style 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 Memorial-Style Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya?
Southern American rice & grains 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.
