One-Pot Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A bold and hearty one-pot jambalaya combining spicy sausage, succulent shrimp, and fragrant Cajun spices for a festive Mardi Gras meal. This Cajun-inspired Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, andouille sausage, large shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound, sliced 1/2 inch thick andouille sausage
• 1 pound, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2, sliced for garnish green onions
• 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4 minutes until browned; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup diced tomatoes, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Return browned sausage to the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
6. Step 6: Gently fold in 1 pound peeled shrimp and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving.