Spicy Jambalaya Shrimp Turkey (Printable)
A vibrant dish featuring shrimp, turkey sausage, bold spices, and aromatic vegetables cooked together in one pot.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 10 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 10 oz turkey sausage, sliced (andouille or smoked)
03 - 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, diced (optional)
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 celery stalks, diced
08 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
10 - 2 spring onions, sliced (for garnish)
→ Rice and Liquids
11 - 1½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
12 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
13 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Spices and Seasonings
15 - 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
16 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
17 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
18 - 1 tsp dried thyme
19 - 1 tsp dried oregano
20 - 1 bay leaf
21 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
22 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# How-To:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add turkey sausage and chicken if using, then sauté until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add onion, bell peppers, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat vegetables with spices.
04 - Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and stir. Add rice and bay leaf, mixing well to combine.
05 - Return sausage and chicken to the pot. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Nestle shrimp into the rice mixture. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
07 - Fluff with a fork, discard bay leaf, and garnish with parsley and spring onions before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It feeds a crowd without chaining you to the stove all evening.
- The turkey sausage keeps things lighter without sacrificing that essential smoky depth you crave.
02 -
- Shrimp overcook in seconds; err toward underdone when you first check them.
- The bottom layer will want to stick; scrape gently when stirring and do not panic if some rice caramelizes.
03 -
- Prep all vegetables before heating any oil; the cooking moves fast once it starts.
- A heavy pot with a tight lid matters more than expensive ingredients.