Loaded Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya Juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and tender rice cooked with peppers, onion, celery, and Cajun spices in one hearty skillet. Bold, comforting, and packed with classic Louisiana-style flavor. Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined 12 oz smoked sausage or andouille, sliced 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 small onion, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt & black pepper 2 tbsp chopped parsley 2 green onions, sliced Instructions: 1️⃣ Pat shrimp dry and season with 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. 2️⃣ Add sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside. 3️⃣ Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside. 4️⃣ Add butter, onion, bell pepper, and celery to the same skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds. 5️⃣ Add tomato paste, remaining Cajun seasoning, paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor. 6️⃣ Stir in the rice, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender. 7️⃣ Return the sausage to the skillet and gently fluff the rice. Add shrimp back in and cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and green onions, then serve hot straight from the skillet. Tip: Add the shrimp at the end so they stay juicy, and let the rice rest for 5 minutes before fluffing for the best texture. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Calories: About 560 per serving #easyrecipes #dinner #shrimp #ComfortFood - @amberrecipe