Make the best jambalaya recipe ever with Island Vibe Cooking‘s recipe. It is packed with amazing flavors and is cooked perfectly. Just looking at the photo above makes me hungry!
Have you ever wondered why it was called jambalaya? They said it was based on the word ‘jambalaia’, which means mish mash. As we all know, Jambalaya is a combination of protein, rice, vegetables, herbs, and seasonings.
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It is affordable, incredibly filling, and delicious. Making this at home is easy and not as difficult as you might think. You can customize it however you like and use the ingredients you have in your fridge. It is bursting with bold cajun flavors that you will surely enjoy. Go ahead and try this New Orleans famous dish at home.
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Easy Jambalaya Ingredients
- 10 to 15 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup of celery (diced)
- 1 cup of green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup of onion (diced)
- andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of basil
- 1 tablespoon of thyme
- 1 teaspoon of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of creole seasoning
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 cups of jasmine rice (rinsed)
- 3 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 14 ounces of diced tomato
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
How to Make Jambalaya
Step 1:
Add the shrimp to a bowl and season with cajun seasoning. Gently mix to combine.
Step 2:
Place a saucepan over heat and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the andouille sausage. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
Step 3:
In the same pan, add the green bell pepper, celery, and onion. Cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 4:
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Next, add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
Step 5:
Mix in the seasonings, then pour the chicken broth. Stir well. Bring back the andouille sausages and cover. Let it come to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6:
After 10 minutes, add the rinsed rice and stir. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 7:
Add the shrimp and cover. Cook for another 10 minutes. If you want your jambalaya to be dry, do not cover it too early.
Step 8:
Serve and enjoy!
Best Jambalaya Recipe Ever
