Stovetop Jambalaya with Smoked Sausage and Shrimp
A hearty one-pot regional Creole dish featuring smoked sausage, shrimp, and long-grain rice simmered in a spicy tomato base. This creole-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs andouille smoked sausage, 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 420 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 12 oz, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds andouille smoked sausage
- 12, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 2, diced celery stalks
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup, canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and sauté for 4 minutes until browned and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 1 diced medium green bell pepper, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup long-grain white rice and stir to coat the grains with the spices and vegetables.
- Step 5: Pour in 2 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 6: After 15 minutes, gently stir in 12 peeled and deveined shrimp. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and rice is tender.
- Step 7: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stovetop Jambalaya with Smoked Sausage and Shrimp take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 Stovetop Jambalaya with Smoked Sausage and Shrimp?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stovetop Jambalaya with Smoked Sausage and Shrimp?
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 Stovetop Jambalaya with Smoked Sausage and Shrimp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Stovetop Jambalaya with Smoked Sausage and Shrimp?
Creole 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.
