Spicy Jambalaya Shrimp Beef (Printable)
Hearty Cajun dish blending smoky sausage, shrimp, and bold spices with fluffy rice in a one-pot classic.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 10.5 oz large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 10.5 oz beef sausage (smoked or andouille), sliced
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices
09 - 2 spring onions, sliced for garnish
→ Rice and Liquids
10 - 1 3/4 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
11 - 3 cups chicken stock
12 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Spices and Seasonings
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1 tsp dried thyme
16 - 1 tsp dried oregano
17 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper
18 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
19 - 1 tsp salt
20 - 1 bay leaf
21 - 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
22 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
# How-To:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add beef sausage and sauté until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add onion, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, white pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
05 - Add the diced tomatoes with juices, rice, and bay leaf. Stir to coat the rice with the seasonings.
06 - Pour in the chicken stock and return the sausage to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
07 - Gently fold in the shrimp. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through and rice is tender. Add a splash of hot water or stock if mixture becomes too thick.
08 - Remove from heat, discard bay leaf, and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with spring onions and chopped parsley before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The rice absorbs every drop of flavor from the sausage and spices, creating layers of taste in every single bite
- Its a complete meal in one pot, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner with people you love
02 -
- Resist the urge to lift the lid while the rice simmers, because escaping steam means uneven cooking and potentially crunchy grains
- The mixture will look soupy when you first add the liquid, but the rice absorbs exactly what it needs if you trust the process
03 -
- If your rice is still crunchy after the simmer time, add just 2 tablespoons of hot water, cover again, and cook for 5 more minutes
- The pot will continue cooking the food even after you remove it from heat, so pulling it slightly early is better than overcooking the shrimp