Cindy’s Jambalaya
This is a simple rice dish with sausage and shrimp. It's made with common ingredients and is easy to cook.
You can change it to suit your taste.
It's a basic recipe that you can make at home.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 30, 2026Share
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This is a simple rice dish with sausage and shrimp. It's made with common ingredients and is easy to cook.
You can change it to suit your taste.
It's a basic recipe that you can make at home.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 14
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 pound smoked sausage (such as Conecuh©), cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
salt to taste
0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
3 bay leaves
0.25 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)
Instructions
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1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook 0.5 pound sliced smoked sausage for 2 minutes. Add 1 chopped large onion, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and 1 cup chopped celery. Add salt and 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook until the vegetables are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1 cup uncooked white rice, 1 can diced tomatoes with juice, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 cups chicken broth, 3 bay leaves, and 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook without a cover until the shrimp are pink and not transparent, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 12g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 107mg
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Sodium 889mg
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Total Carbohydrate 25g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 18g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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