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Shrimp Jambalaya in a white bowl
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5 from 2 votes

Shrimp Jambalaya

Shrimp Jambalaya is a totally soul satisfying Cajun inspired dish. It’s rich, savory and delicious and a perfect dish any time of the year.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time37 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Shrimp Jambalaya
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 224kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Flour Prefer Wondra
  • 1/2 Cup Onions Diced
  • 1/2 Cup Green pepper Diced
  • 1/2 Cup Celery Diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 14 oz can Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Cups Okra Cut in 1/2” pieces
  • 1/4 Tsp Thyme Dried
  • 1/2 Tsp Oregano Dried
  • 1/2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning More if you prefer hot
  • 1/4 Tsp Pepper
  • 2 Links Smoked Chicken Andouille Sausage
  • 1 14 oz can Chicken broth Low sodium
  • 1 Pound Raw shrimp Cleaned and deveined

Instructions

  • Add oil to large pot over medium high heat.  Add flour and continually stir until browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add onions, pepper, celery and garlic and sauté until onion is caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, okra, thyme, oregano, Cajun Seasoning, pepper, salt, Andouille Sausage and chicken broth.  Stir and allow to simmer 30-35 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Add shrimp and let simmer 2-3 minutes until shrimp are cooked.  
  • Serve by itself or  along side of cooked rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 33.7mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 3.1mg