Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya

Name: Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 8 ounces andouille sausage, (see Ingredient note) or low-fat kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 16-ounce bag frozen bell pepper and onion mix; 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups instant brown rice; 8 ounces raw shrimp, (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined

Rating: 3.5 stars

8 Ratings
4 Reviews

You don't have to sacrifice the traditional smoky punch of this Cajun favorite just because you're short on time. All you need is some purchased sausage and quick-cooking brown rice to create a rich, satisfying dinner on any weeknight. Have some sliced berries for dessert to cool off your palate!

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2005

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25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Healthy Aging

Healthy Immunity

Low Added Sugars

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
8 ounces andouille sausage, (see Ingredient note) or low-fat kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 16-ounce bag frozen bell pepper and onion mix
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant brown rice
8 ounces raw shrimp, (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and pepper-onion mix; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Step 2

Add broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir once, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and stir to incorporate. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Tips

Ingredient Note: Andouille sausage is a smoky, mildly spicy pork sausage commonly used in Cajun cooking. Look for it near other smoked sausages in large supermarkets or specialty food stores.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Per Serving:

392 calories; protein 27.1g; carbohydrates 44.2g; dietary fiber 3.3g; sugars 5.6g; fat 9.2g; saturated fat 2.8g; cholesterol 127.5mg; vitamin a iu 502.3IU; vitamin c 36.4mg; folate 13.8mcg; calcium 57.3mg; iron 1.1mg; magnesium 73.5mg; potassium 188.4mg; sodium 650mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

Exchanges:

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat

Reviews (4)

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8 Ratings

5 star values: 1
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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12/08/2011

Family Favorite! The recipe may sound simple but it has a lot of flavor. Try it! Pros: Great easy recipe as written. I do chop my own veggies instead of using a frozen mix though. Read More

EatingWell User

03/12/2013

This is not jambalaya. I was born and raised in New Orleans. Just because you add andouille or smoked sausage and shrimp doesn't make it jambalaya! Read More

julie

10/29/2011

Better than Take-Out I will keep these ingredients on hand so I'm never again tempted to stop for fattening unhealthy take-out. I can make this quicker than the pizza guy can deliver. Pros: Quik delicious handy Read More

lmasoner

10/29/2011

I agree needs flavor I don't think the nutritional value will change much if thyme parsley basil and some tomato paste is added. That's what I did and I used Turkey Kielbasa to keep it low fat. Read More

Mitchell Hellman

10/30/2011

I will be honest-- I haven't made this recipe... but I am unlikely to do so. Other than those contained in the andouille sausage (provided that you use andouille and not the low-fat kielbasa listed as an alternative) there is no spice or seasoning in this recipe! No paprika no garlic no chili powder no Old Bay on the shrimp nothing. Sorry but that doesn't sound Cajun to me! Read More

EatingWell User

10/29/2011

Added spice I added a bit of Old Bay Seasoning and it really did the trick......good recipe and quick Read More

EatingWell User

05/19/2013

The andouille is not optional! This was really easy to make - we had left overs for a week and my husband ate every last scrap! However it would be a lot more like a traditional jambalaya with the addition of perhaps some sort of diced tomatoes and some cajun spices...however don't short sell the use of the andouille - it really does provide flavor for the ENTIRE dish! Pros: Quick easy good Cons: Not a whole lot of spice Read More

EatingWell User

12/13/2011

Yes the only spices are in the andouille sausage (provided you use it). Do get creative and add some spices to it. Otherwise it's blend. But it's a fast decently tasty meal. Pros: fast Cons: need more taste Read More

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Family Favorite! The recipe may sound simple but it has a lot of flavor. Try it! Pros: Great easy recipe as written. I do chop my own veggies instead of using a frozen mix though.

This is not jambalaya. I was born and raised in New Orleans. Just because you add andouille or smoked sausage and shrimp doesn't make it jambalaya!

I agree needs flavor I don't think the nutritional value will change much if thyme parsley basil and some tomato paste is added. That's what I did and I used Turkey Kielbasa to keep it low fat.

Added spice I added a bit of Old Bay Seasoning and it really did the trick......good recipe and quick

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