**Dive into a flavorful symphony of Louisiana's iconic dish - Jambalaya - with this collection of foil packet recipes.**
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with our tantalizing foil packet shrimp and sausage jambalaya recipes. These one-pan wonders combine the vibrant flavors of succulent shrimp, savory sausage, aromatic vegetables, and the holy trinity of Cajun cuisine - bell peppers, onions, and celery - all enveloped in a rich and spicy tomato-based sauce. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this symphony of flavors, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend feast.
JAMBALAYA FOIL PACKETS
Jambalaya Foil Packets have all the great flavors of traditional Jambalaya, but made in foil for a super easy weeknight dinner with little clean-up. Can be cooked on the grill, over a campfire, or in the oven. Great recipe for camping!
Provided by Amy
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat grill OR oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut 5 large sheets of heavy duty foil (about 12-inches wide by 17-inches long.) Coat foil generously with nonstick cooking spray. (Don't skip the spray or the food will stick to the foil.)
- In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients.
- Divide mixture evenly into 5 equal portions and add to the center of each sheet of foil. (This comes out to a heaping 1 1/2 cups per packet.)
- To seal the foil packet, bring the short sides together in the middle and gently fold down over the ingredients, leaving a little space for steam. Then roll up the ends to seal closed.
- Place in the oven (on a sheet pan) or on the grill for 25-30 minutes, until shrimp is pink, rice is cooked through, and veggies are tender. (Test only 1 packet at a time; every time the packets are opened, the steam is released so it will take longer to cook.) If grilling, flip packets halfway through cook time.
- Carefully open the foil pack, expecting hot steam to be released. Let cool slightly and enjoy.
- NOTE: You must use Instant rice (Minute® rice) in order for these packs to turn out. For important recipe tips and possible variations, please refer to the full article.
- CAMPFIRE: To make these over a hot coals campfire, it can take anywhere from 20-40 minutes depending on how hot the coals are. Flip halfway through cook time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 871 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FOIL-PACKET JAMBALAYA
Make this Louisiana favorite in no time on the grill.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium. Combine the frozen rice, scallions (white and light green parts only), celery, garlic, bell pepper, sausage, tomatoes, okra, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; toss well.
- Lay out four 18-inch-long sheets of nonstick heavy-duty foil on a work surface. Divide the rice mixture among the foil sheets. Bring the two short ends of the foil together and fold to seal, then fold in the sides and seal to make flat packets.
- Grill the foil packets, flipping once, until the vegetables are tender and the rice and sausage are hot, about 8 minutes per side. Carefully open and top with the dark scallion greens.
SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA
Depending on your taste and time, other ingredients can be added, such as chicken, tomatoes, clams and herbs. However you make it, this is bayou comfort food at its best! Serve with a tossed salad and you've got a meal.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, cook the sausage over moderate heat until browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate.
- Chop the scallions, reserving the dark green parts for garnish; add the white and pale green parts to the saucepan. Add the green pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the broth, rice, thyme, and reserved sausage. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the jambalaya, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and pepper and cook the mixture, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes more or until the shrimp are just done and the rice is tender.
- Serve the jambalaya sprinkled with the reserved scallion greens.
SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or black iron pot over medium heat, add the kielbasa and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned. Remove the kielbasa to a bowl, and set aside. Add the ham to the same pot and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove to the bowl with the kielbasa, and set aside. Add the butter, onion, celery and peppers to the same pot and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the tomato, garlic, jalapeno or cayenne, oregano, thyme, and tomato paste and cook until all the vegetables and herbs are blended well. Add the stock and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the rice, and add the sausage, ham, bay leaves, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of the scallions, 1/4 cup of the parsley, the lemon juice and the shrimp, and stir well. Cover the pot, remove it from the heat and allow the jambalaya steam, for 15 minutes, before serving.
- Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup scallions and 1/2 cup parsley, and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
SHRIMP AND SMOKED SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA
In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make dinnertime easy, quick, and delicious. Here, a medley of sweet and spicy flavors comes together in this classic Cajun dish.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add sausage; cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
- Add stock, tomatoes, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until rice is just tender, 10 minutes. Add shrimp, cover, and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in scallions and lemon juice. Garnish with additional scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 979.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
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
CHEF JOHN'S SAUSAGE & SHRIMP JAMBALAYA
While true jambalaya is really more of a thicker rice stew than a soup, it's one of those dishes that more stock can be added to easily make it into a soup recipe. Serve garnished with green onion.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place butter and sausage in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes until sausage begins to brown.
- Stir in paprika, cumin and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir tomatoes, celery, green pepper, green onions, salt, and bay leaf into sausage mixture.
- Add brown rice and stir to combine. Stir in chicken stock and turn heat to low. Cover and cook for until rice is just tender, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp, replace lid and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 220.9 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1909.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
QUICK SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP JAMBALAYA
Like most creole dishes, this jambalaya contains the "holy trinity"-onion, celery and bell pepper. The andouille sausage and creole seasoning add a distinct Louisiana flavor. The rice for jambalaya is traditionally cooked in with the other ingredients, but in this quick version I use pre-cooked rice, making this dish perfect if you've got leftover rice to use up.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the celery and bell pepper and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the Creole seasoning, salt and pepper on top. Stir in the tomatoes and rice and cook until warmed through. Taste and stir in additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the shrimp and heat through. Stir in the hot sauce. Sprinkle with the scallions. Serve warm.
JAMBALAYA ON THE GRILL
This is a great way to fix jambalaya when it is to hot to cook in the kitchen. The recipe is from Cuisine at Home.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cook the rice according to package directions, keep warm.
- In a large bowl, toss together the sausage, chicken, vegetables, garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cayenne and parsley; set aside.
- Combine the shrimp with brown sugar, remaining olive oil, paprika, and Tabasco sauce.
- Cut 4 pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil in 18x18 inch sheets. Place on a flat surface and divide the sausage mixture evenly among the packets.
- Top each packet with 3 of the shrimp, a couple of cubes of butter and a few grinds of fresh pepper and salt.
- Fold the top of each foil piece over jambalaya so edges meet, then crimp together and roll toward the center, fold the ends in the same manner, pressing to seal firmly.
- Put the packets on a preheated grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until puffed; remove from grill and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Carefully open packets and spoon the jambalaya over the cooked rice; garnish with green onions and lemon wedges.
Tips
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process smoother.
- Choose Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your jambalaya. Look for plump shrimp, flavorful sausage, and fresh vegetables.
- Season Well: Jambalaya is a well-seasoned dish, so don't be afraid to add plenty of spices. Creole seasoning, paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper are all essential ingredients.
- Cook the Rice Slowly: The rice is the base of the jambalaya, so it's important to cook it slowly and carefully. Use a low simmer and stir the rice occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the Shrimp and Sausage at the End: The shrimp and sausage should be cooked just until done, so add them to the jambalaya towards the end of the cooking process.
- Serve with Sides: Jambalaya is a hearty and flavorful dish, but it's even better when served with sides like cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.
Conclusion
Foil packet shrimp and sausage jambalaya is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. With its bold flavors and colorful ingredients, this jambalaya is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful meal, give this foil packet shrimp and sausage jambalaya a try.
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