Sue's Seafood Jambalaya

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the South with Sue's Seafood Jambalaya, a hearty one-pot wonder brimming with authentic Cajun-inspired taste. This classic dish combines smoky andouille sausage, juicy shrimp, and tender lump crab meat with a medley of aromatic vegetables, perfectly spiced rice, and a blend of bold seasonings like paprika and cayenne for a fiery kick. Slow-simmered to perfection, this comforting jambalaya is easy to prepare and ready in just an hour, making it the ultimate recipe for family dinners or entertaining guests. Garnished with fresh parsley, green onions, and a dash of hot sauce for extra zest, Sue's Seafood Jambalaya is a true celebration of seafood and Southern cuisine—perfect for satisfying your cravings in style!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Long-grain rice, uncooked
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces Lump crab meat
• 3 Green onions, sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 dash Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and uncooked rice to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Season with bay leaves, paprika, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 8

Stir in the shrimp and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.

Step 9

Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaves and discard them.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley. Add a dash of hot sauce if desired.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your seafood jambalaya!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3486.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3724.9

Total Fat 128.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1246.0mg	0%
Sodium 7652.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 401.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 39.9g
Protein 252.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1031.0mg	0%
Iron 26.3mg	0%
Potassium 7027.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 42.5%