Jambalaya

DESCRIPTION

Jambalaya is a classic Southern comfort dish featuring a flavorful combination of spicy Italian sausage, tender shrimp, colorful bell peppers, tomatoes, and rice. Seasoned with Spicelopedia® Rajun Cajun Seasoning, this one-pot meal delivers bold Cajun-inspired flavor with layers of smoky spice, savory sausage, and fresh seafood. Perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or large-batch cooking, this hearty dish brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana cuisine to any table.

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8–10

Ground spicy Italian sausage	½ lb.
Red bell pepper, diced	1 cup
Yellow bell pepper, diced	1 cup
Diced onion	½ cup
Diced tomatoes in juice	1 (28 oz.) can
Water	2½ cups
Rice	2 cups
Olive oil	½ cup
Spicelopedia® Rajun Cajun seasoning	3 Tbsp.
Peeled, deveined, tail-off small shrimp	16 each

STEPS

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the diced onion and spicy Italian sausage, cooking until the sausage is browned.
2. Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers and continue cooking for 5–8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add the Spicelopedia® Rajun Cajun seasoning, water, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Add the rice and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to a slow simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender. Alternatively, cover and bake in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes.
5. Remove the cover and stir in the shrimp. Replace the cover and continue cooking for 5–8 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the shrimp are fully cooked.