Crock pot Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
696 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock pot Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
Description
The Crock pot Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe features andouille sausage, a mix of bell peppers, celery, onion, garlic, and spices cooked together with crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. These ingredients combine and cook slowly in the crock pot, developing a rich, savory base. Shrimp is added near the end of cooking to keep it tender and pink without overcooking. Finished with cooked white rice stirred in, this dish delivers a layered texture of plump shrimp, soft rice, and tender vegetables. The gradual, low-temperature cooking enhances the melding of Cajun flavors and creates a satisfying, one-pot meal.
This jambalaya is well suited for a filling family dinner or meal prep. Using a slow cooker lets you set the ingredients and return hours later to a hot and ready dish. It pairs well with simple sides or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound andouille sausage (sliced into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
- 1/2 onion (diced into small pieces)
- 2 talks celery (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced into large pieces)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced into large pieces)
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound Shrimp tails on or tails off, raw, large, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups white rice (cooked)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except for the shrimp or rice in a crock pot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook on high for 30-60 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through and is pink.
- Stir in the cooked rice, serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 696 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 696kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 841mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1656IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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