Easy Jambalaya

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Easy Jambalaya
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EASY JAMBALAYA: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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With sausage, shrimp, veggies, rice + all the best signature flavors, all made in ONE POT! So good with the easiest clean up!

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This was delicious! I have made jambalaya before, but the recipe was fussy and complicated. This was so simple, no fuss needed to be yummy! Basmati is the perfect rice choice because it cooks up so quickly!

Tanya

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Say hello to another speedy weeknight favorite here, with maximum flavor and just one pot to clean.

Packed with shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, basmati rice (or any other long grain rice), and a handful of oh-so-lovely pantry spices for that bold flavor, this comes together very fast. And the leftovers taste even better the next day, not that there will be much left on the dinner table in my opinion.

And this recipe can easily be made your own – no shrimp, add chicken, less sausage, more veggies – you can do all of the things.

Serve with a light salad and crusty bread for a full, rounded out meal.

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EASY JAMBALAYA: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use frozen shrimp?

You can thaw frozen shrimp overnight, transferring it from the freezer to the fridge the day before. For a quick thaw, you can run them under cold water until completely thawed, about 5-10 minutes. Pat them dry as thoroughly as possible to remove any excess moisture (so they can brown nicely and evenly).

Can I use dried herbs instead?

Absolutely! But because dried herbs are often more potent/concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less when using dry. The correct ratio is 1 tablespoon fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon dried herbs.

Can I sub out the shrimp?

Yes! This recipe is incredibly versatile, and you can use any kind of protein to your liking such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) or even leftover shredded rotisserie chicken.

What kind of hot sauce would you recommend?

We love Louisiana and Crystal hot sauce!

Recipe

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil

1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced

1 small sweet onion, diced

1 red beller pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 ½ cups basmati rice

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika

1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

3 ½ cups chicken stock

1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes

1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Stir in rice, garlic, paprika, oregano, onion powder, thyme and bay leaf until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Stir in chicken stock, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and hot sauce. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until reduced and flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.
4. Stir in shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, covered, until pink and cooked through and rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.
5. Serve immediately.