Best 8 Authentic Louisiana Creole Jambalaya Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Louisiana with our exploration of the authentic Louisiana Creole jambalaya. This iconic dish, deeply rooted in the state's rich cultural heritage, is a vibrant tapestry of flavors that reflects the melting pot of influences that have shaped the cuisine of this region. In this article, we unveil the secrets behind creating an authentic Louisiana Creole jambalaya, guiding you through the selection of key ingredients, the intricate cooking techniques, and the distinctive flavors that define this beloved dish. From the aromatic trinity of celery, onions, and bell peppers to the spicy kick of cayenne pepper and the soulful addition of andouille sausage and shrimp, we delve into the essence of this Creole masterpiece. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in the culinary heritage of Louisiana as we uncover the authentic recipe for Louisiana Creole jambalaya.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREOLE JAMBALAYA



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Jambalaya is a traditional Louisiana dish, coming from our Spanish and French culture. Rice is the main ingredient, with different meats or seafood mixed in. I particularly like this variation with shrimp and ham. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh or frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the next 9 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. , Add shrimp and parsley; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 7-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

AUTHENTIC JAMBALAYA RECIPE (EASY & HEALTHY JAMBALAYA)



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An authentic jambalaya recipe is savory, spicy, meaty, and oh so flavorful! And it's very easy to make as well! Let me share with you my favorite healthy jambalaya with lots of meat, crushed tomatoes, and jambalaya seasoning.

Provided by Savory With Soul

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 Tbsp olive oil ((or oil of choice))
1 medium onion, (chopped)
2 large stalks celery, (chopped)
1 medium bell pepper ((any color, but I used red))
4 Tbsp garlic, (minced)
1 pound chicken breast, (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
9-10 ounces sausage, ((link type) cut into bite-size medallions (andouille or any sausage of choice))
1 tsp cayenne pepper ((more or less to taste))
2 tsp paprika ((more or less to taste))
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp thyme (, dry )
1 Tbsp oregano (, dry)
1 Tbsp basil (, dry)
1 can crushed tomatoes, (undrained (28 ounces))
3 cups chicken broth ((or stock))
1 cup rice, (uncooked (I used Lundberg Jubilee, a wild mixed rice))
½ pound shrimp (medium size, tail on or off, raw or cooked)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil on medium in a large Dutch oven on the stove top.
  • Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme and stir. Cook for about 5 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken and sausage and let brown for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add cayenne pepper and paprika to the meat mixture and blend lightly.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice and mix. Bring to a light boil, then lower the heat to 1-2 and cover.
  • Cook covered on low for 45 minutes, stirring a couple times to make sure the rice isn't sticking to the bottom.
  • During the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp to the top of the mixture and cover. Check again after about 5 minutes and flip shrimp over, making sure not to cover it deeply so you can keep an eye on its doneness. Cover and cook 5 more minutes or until shrimp is opaque pink and white.
  • Serve right away with a side salad and crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 1188 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREOLE JAMBALAYA



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This Creole jambalaya recipe adapted from Picayune's Creole Cook Book interestingly states no tomatoes to be added, a divergence from today's standards of what makes a Creole jambalaya. The meat is strictly pork, although it's suggested veal brisket can also be used instead. There are no vegetables, except for the onions, and the dish is generously seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs.

Provided by TasteAtlas

Categories     Rice Dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups rice
1 pound fresh pork, cut into ½ inch square pieces
1 slice of ham
1 dozen of fine chaurice, smaller
2 onions
1 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves
1 spring of thyme
1 spring of parsley
2 bay leaves
2 cloves, finely ground
3 quarts of beef broth or water
½ tbsp chili pepper
salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pan slowly brown the onions and pork in butter, then add the ham and garlic cloves together with minced thyme, parsley, bay leaves and ground cloves. Let these brown for five minutes then add the chaurice sausages, and cook for another five minutes.
  • Now, pour in water or beef broth and cook for 5 minutes. Once it boils, add the rice, chili pepper, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Let everything boil together for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  • Make sure you often stir to ensure that the ingredients are well incorporated.

AUTHENTIC CREOLE JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Authentic Creole Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dona England

Categories     Creole

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs raw whole cleaned shrimp
1 cup diced tasso
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped liquid reserved
1 cup raw rice
3 bay leaves
1 cup water, including tomato liquid
salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onion, green pepper, celery, garlic in melted butter Add shrimp and ham and saute about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, add seasoning and liquid.
  • Bring to a boil cover and simmer until rice is done.

HATTIE'S CREOLE JAMBALAYA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Extra-virgin olive oil, enough to coat a skillet
4 boneless chicken breasts, julienne-cut
20 jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
All-purpose flour, for dusting
5 links andouille sausage, sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 green peppers, julienned
2 red peppers, julienned
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 fresh okra pods, sliced
1 large Spanish onion
1 tablespoon oregano
4 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne
10 peeled plum tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups long or medium grained rice
4 cups seafood or chicken stock
2 cups tomato juice
10 fresh crawfish, shell-on, optional
1 bunch scallions, chopped
Parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Coat a large, deep skillet with olive oil and keep on high heat until oil sizzles.
  • Dredge chicken and shrimp in flour and add to skillet with andouille sausage. Lower heat and remove the par-cooked shrimp. Add garlic, peppers, celery, okra, and onion and cook on low heat for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add all seasoning and diced tomatoes and Worcestershire.
  • Add uncooked rice and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes on low heat. Add stock and tomato juice, then simmer for 5 minutes on medium heat, taking care to stir to prevent sticking. Once rice has completely cooked, add shrimp and crawfish; simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Serve in a deep bowl and garnish with fresh chopped scallions and parsley.

LOUISIANA JAMBALAYA



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My husband helped add a little spice to my life. He grew up on Cajun cooking , while I ate mostly meat-and-potato meals. —Sandi Pichon, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 pound smoked sausage, halved and sliced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
5 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup water
4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and ham; saute until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. In drippings, saute celery, onion, green pepper and green onions until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne; cook 5 minutes longer., Stir in broth, rice, water and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in sausage mixture and shrimp; heat through. , Freeze option: Prepare jambalaya as directed, omitting rice and shrimp. Freeze shrimp and cooled jambalaya in separate freezer containers. Store rice in an airtight container at room temperature. To use, partially thaw jambalaya in refrigerator overnight. Place jambalaya in a 6-qt. stockpot; heat through. Add rice; cook, covered, about 10 minutes. Add frozen shrimp; continue cooking until shrimp are heated through and rice is tender, 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

OVEN BAKED JAMBALAYA



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Impress your family and friends when you serve this classic and flavorful Creole dish and best of all, it's easily made in the oven. I brought a huge roaster pan full to a neighborhood fish fry and needless to say, there were no leftovers. Follow the link for the Creole Seasoning Blend, and make your very own seasoning!

Provided by JOSLYN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup butter
1 large onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning blend (such as the one linked in the footnote)
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
7 cups chicken stock
3 cups chopped cooked ham
3 cups cooked andouille sausage, sliced
3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups frozen cooked shrimp
4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in large stock pot. Saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic until tender, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add tomato paste and cook to brown slightly, stirring constantly. Stir in bay leaves, Creole seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into a large roasting pan. Squeeze tomatoes to break up into pieces, and add to mixture in pan. Stir in juice from tomatoes, chicken stock, ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp and rice. Mix well. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, stirring once halfway through baking time. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 124.7 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1857.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

LOUISIANA SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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Oh Boy, is this one good! It's a simple, but very authentic Louisiana jambalaya recipe given to me by a friend who grew up in New Orleans! Nice and spicy!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
2 yellow onions, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 serrano chili pepper, finely chopped with seeds
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 1/2 lbs andouille sausages or 1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch slices,then cut into quartered wedges
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 cups long-grain rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions, green onions, bell pepper, garlic, serrano chile, bay leaves, Creole Seasoning, cayenne pepper and thyme.
  • Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Add sausage, broth, tomatoes and rice.
  • Bring mixture to simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.2, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 63.2, Sodium 1250.9, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 19.9

Tips for Making Authentic Louisiana Creole Jambalaya:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your jambalaya. Look for plump shrimp, tender chicken, andouille sausage with a good snap, and fresh vegetables.
  • Don't skimp on the seasoning. Jambalaya is all about the bold flavors, so don't be afraid to use plenty of spices. Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper are all essential. Creole seasoning is another popular option. You can also add a touch of heat with Tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper.
  • Cook the rice separately. This will help prevent the rice from becoming mushy. You can cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop. Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking.
  • Brown the meat and vegetables before adding the rice. This will help develop the flavors of the dish. You can brown the meat and vegetables in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Add the rice and liquid to the pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  • Serve the jambalaya hot with your favorite sides. Jambalaya is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include cornbread, coleslaw, and potato salad.

Conclusion:

Louisiana Creole jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, jambalaya is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal, give Louisiana Creole jambalaya a try. You won't be disappointed!

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