Do you love the taste and flavor of jambalaya, but not seafood? You're not alone. There are plenty of seafood-free variations of this delicious Cajun dish, letting you enjoy all the classic notes of jambalaya without the seafood. So if you're allergic to seafood or simply don't like the taste, don't despair - you can still enjoy a delicious and flavorful jambalaya.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ANTI-SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA
I've always loved the flavors of jambalaya but can rarely enjoy it because I hate seafood. SO I created my own New Orleans-style jambalaya without seafood, just sausage and chicken.
Provided by catercow
Categories Stew
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a soup pot, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add sausage and chicken and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mix to a large bowl.
- In the same pot, heat remaining oil and add celery, onion, and bell pepper. Cook about 5 minutes.
- Add bay leaves, garlic, thyme, salt and cayenne pepper, cook 2 minutes longer.
- Return sausage mix to the pot, add uncooked rice, broth, and tomatoes.
- Bring mix to a boil and reduce heat to low. Allow to simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Cook until rice is tender about 10 minutes longer and remove bay leaves.
- Sprinkle with scallions and serve.
SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA
Steps:
- Combine the butter and sausage in a Dutch oven or heavy-gauge pot over high heat, and saute for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic, and season with Creole seasoning, salt and black pepper. Saute, still over high heat, for about 8 minutes, or until the natural sugars in the vegetables have browned and caramelized.
- Add the tomatoes, shrimp, fish and bay leaves, and stir. Add the rice, stir gently, and add the water. Gently move the spoon across the bottom of the pot, making sure that the rice is not sticking. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Turn off the heat, then fold in the oysters, cover and let sit for about 8 minutes, during which time the jambalaya will continue cooking from residual heat.
- To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, and mix in the green onions. Season with hot sauce.
- Thoroughly combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour the mixture into a large glass or plastic jar. Seal it so that it's airtight. It will keep indefinitely.
QUICK JAMBALAYA
Jambalaya, a one-pot New Orleans favorite, always includes meat or seafood and vegetables; this easy rendition is full of chicken, spicy andouille sausage, bell pepper, and onion.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Cut into 3/4-inch pieces; set aside.
- Add vegetables to pot. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in stock, Old Bay, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Add rice and chicken. Reduce heat; simmer 12 minutes. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA
My neighbor always gave me a container of this jambalaya when he made it. My family fought over it. I even made him make it for a Kentucky Derby party I had, and everyone raved. -Kristin Arnett
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, onions, pepper, celery and garlic in oil. Add the sausage, shrimp, crawfish, broth, tomatoes, seasonings and rice., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes or until heated through, stirring after 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 1322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA
I learned this recipe from a restaurant in a town named Opelousas, lots of paprika are called for here, I recommend starting small, then adding more. There are no tomatoes in this recipe, so it is faster than normal jambalaya.
Provided by Ragin Cajun
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 1 pot, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat butter and olive oil, add onions and peppers and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Add sausage or andouille and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add paprika and garlic.
- Add shrimp, cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Add crawfish, cook for 2-3 minutes, if not dark enough add more paprika.
- Add rice & season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.2, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 210, Sodium 626.6, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24
SHRIMP, SAUSAGE, AND FISH JAMBALAYA
Did a lot of research on jambalaya and reviewed a number of recipes and came up with the following. I like white fish and, while not traditional, added chunks of cod fillet to this dish. You want to add the shrimp and fish to the dish with about 10 minutes to go so it does not overcook. Cook uncovered if it is soupy and covered if it is not during these last 10 minutes. Finally, try to find andouille sausage if possible. It makes all the difference.
Provided by Baron
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook andouille sausage in the melted butter until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel.
- Cook and stir onion, celery, and green bell pepper in the butter remaining in the pot until the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir garlic into the onion mixture; cook and stir together for 1 minute.
- Stir tomato paste through the vegetable mixture; cook and stir another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return andouille sausage to the pot along with diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Pour chicken broth over the sausage mixture; bring to a boil.
- Stir rice into the mixture, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook undisturbed until the rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cod to the rice mixture. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until the mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat again to medium-low and cook uncovered another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and fold parsley into the jambalaya to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.6 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1880.1 mg, Sugar 8 g
EASY JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, jalapeño pepper, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, chicken stock, tomato, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, shrimp, salt, pepper
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add diced chicken breasts and Andouille sausage. Add salt and pepper to taste, and cook thoroughly.
- Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper.
- NOTE: Leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice
- Stir in diced onion, peppers, celery until they're soft.
- Add chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper and stir.
- Cover and simmer stew for 30 minutes.
- NOTE: Stir occasionally to make sure the rice doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan.
- Once the rice is cooked, add in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, then continue simmering until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1371 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 18 grams
THE CAPTAIN'S FAMOUS JAMBALAYA
This jambalaya may have been a few places since the bayou, but it's a thick, rich dish that everyone will love! I've experimented with many types of seafood in this recipe, and the flavor and consistency of snapper works the best. Serve with French bread and hot red pepper sauce!
Provided by RKOZEL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Mix in flour, and whisk constantly 2 to 3 minutes, until a thick paste-like roux has formed.
- Stir file powder, garlic, green onions, onions and green bell pepper into the roux. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the mixture. Season mixture with black pepper, cayenne pepper, allspice, cloves, salt and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Pour in mushroom broth, and mix in rice. Increase amount of broth to cover all ingredients, if necessary. Bring to a boil, and mix in snapper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 704.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and succulent chicken or sausage will make all the difference in your jambalaya.
- Don't skimp on the seasoning: Jambalaya is a well-seasoned dish, so don't be afraid to add plenty of spices. Creole seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper are all essential.
- Cook the rice separately: This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy. Cook the rice according to the package directions, then set it aside while you prepare the rest of the jambalaya.
- Sauté the vegetables and meat: This will help to develop their flavor and create a delicious base for the jambalaya. Cook the vegetables and meat until they are tender, then add the cooked rice and stir to combine.
- Add the tomatoes and broth: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Jambalaya is traditionally served with green onions, parsley, and hot sauce. You can also add other toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
Conclusion:
With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, jambalaya is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are feeding a crowd or just cooking for yourself, this versatile dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give jambalaya a try. You won't be disappointed!
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