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Spicy Instant Pot Jambalaya: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

A flavorful and spicy jambalaya made in the Instant Pot, featuring andouille sausage and shrimp, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Close the lid of the Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to sealing. Select the manual or pressure cook function and set the timer for 8 minutes.
  5. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the lid and stir in the shrimp. Close the lid again and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the shrimp to cook through.
  7. Remove the bay leaf and fluff the jambalaya with a fork. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the mixture before cooking.
  • You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or omit the meat for a vegetarian version, adding more vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.

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