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Instant Pot Jambalaya with Sausage & Shrimp

Instant Pot Jambalaya with Sausage & Shrimp
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Instant Pot Jambalaya with Sausage & Shrimp is a hearty and flavorful one-pot Cajun dish that combines smoky andouille sausage, tender shrimp, long grain rice, and vibrant spices for a comforting, quick meal. Made in under an hour, this recipe offers an authentic taste of Louisiana with minimal effort, ideal for weeknights or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Vegetables

  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Grains

  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice

Liquids

  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
  • 3 cups chicken broth (use gluten-free if needed)

Spices & Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Seasoning

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Sausage and Veggies: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, allowing the smoky fat to release. Remove the sausage, then sauté diced onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic in the rendered oil until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add Spices and Rice: Stir in paprika, cayenne, thyme, and bay leaves. Toast these spices briefly to unlock their flavor before mixing in the rice to coat it with the spicy, aromatic base.
  3. Pour in Liquids and Cook: Add diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and the browned sausage back into the pot. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for about 8 minutes, letting the rice absorb all those incredible flavors.
  4. Add Shrimp and Finish: Quick release the pressure, then stir in peeled, deveined raw shrimp. Close the lid again and allow the residual heat to cook the shrimp gently for 5 minutes, ensuring they stay tender and juicy.
  5. Final Taste and Serve: Remove bay leaves, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fluff the jambalaya with a fork. Serve hot, garnished as desired.

Notes

  • Use Andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavor.
  • Toast spices briefly in oil to bring out their full depth.
  • Use long grain rice for best texture; avoid quick-cooking or instant rice varieties.
  • Add shrimp at the end to prevent overcooking and keep them tender.
  • Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Jambalaya, Sausage, Shrimp, Cajun, Louisiana, One-Pot Meal, Gluten Free

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