The BEST Jambalaya Recipe Ever! | Flavorful Cajun Jambalaya Recipe
Hi guys, welcome back to my channel! In today's recipe, I'll be showing you how to make the most delicious and flavorful Cajun Jambalaya you've ever tasted. This jambalaya is loaded with yellow onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, cajun seasoning, celery, green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, andouille sausage, and large clean shrimp. We'll also be using long grain jasmine rice and a blend of creole seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, ground black pepper, bay leaves, and paprika for the perfect seasoning. To cook it all, we'll need chicken broth and a little bit of olive oil.
First, we'll start by seasoning the shrimp with cajun seasoning and setting it aside. Then, in a saucepan, we'll drizzle some olive oil and cook the andouille sausage until golden brown. Once cooked, we'll remove the sausage and sauté the green bell pepper, celery, and onions until soft. After that, we'll add the garlic and tomato paste to fry it for a couple of minutes. Next, we'll add the diced tomatoes and cook everything for a few more minutes, before adding the chicken broth and seasoning. Finally, we'll let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes and then add the rice. After another 10 minutes, we'll add the seasoned shrimp, covering everything for another 10 minutes until the jambalaya is done.
The final result is a delicious and flavorful jambalaya with the perfect blend of ingredients and spices. It's a dish that will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- Yellow onion
- Minced garlic
- Tomato paste
- Cajun seasoning
- Celery
- Green bell peppers
- Diced tomatoes
- Cajun andouille sausage
- Large clean shrimp
- Long grain jasmine rice
- Creole seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Oregano
- Basil
- Thyme
- Ground black pepper
- Bay leaves
- Paprika
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
Cooking steps:
- Season the shrimp with cajun seasoning and set aside.
- Drizzle olive oil in a saucepan and cook the andouille sausage until golden brown. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the green bell pepper, celery, and onions in the same pan until soft.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, creole seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, ground black pepper, bay leaves, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Add the sausages back into the pan and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the seasoned shrimp and cover for another 10 minutes until the shrimp is cooked.
- Serve and enjoy!
