Best 6 Spicy Cajun Jambalaya Kabobs Couscous Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delectable journey through the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with our Spicy Cajun Jambalaya Kabobs and Couscous. This culinary masterpiece combines the essence of classic Cajun Jambalaya with the convenience of skewers and the fluffiness of couscous. Embark on a sensory adventure as you savor tender chicken and succulent shrimp, infused with the holy trinity of Cajun cuisine: bell peppers, onions, and celery. The bold Cajun seasoning blend adds a symphony of flavors, while the skewer presentation brings a touch of elegance to your dining experience. Complement your kabobs with a fluffy bed of couscous, perfectly seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs. Discover a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. This recipe article presents a step-by-step guide to creating this mouthwatering dish, ensuring success for both experienced chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS JAMBALAYA



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I saw this on "Good Morning America" this morning. Emeril Lagasse is the creator of this recipe. It looked so good that I posted it here to find it easier.

Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

12 raw shrimp, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 pound)
1 small chicken breast, boned,skinned and chopped (generous 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon emeril creole seasoning (recipe below)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces chopped andouille sausages (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup peeled seeded and chopped Italian plum tomato (about 2)
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon dried leaf thyme

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Makes about 2/3 cup.
  • In a bowl, combine the shrimp, chicken and Creole Seasoning and use your hands to blend thoroughly.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large nonreactive skillet over high heat.
  • Add the seasoned shrimp and chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the andouille, onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic and stir-fry for one minute.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire, hot sauce, stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, stir in the couscous, and turn off the heat.
  • Cover the skillet and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and stir in the remaining olive oil.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Makes about 5 cups.

EASY CAJUN JAMBALAYA



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I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!

Provided by Grant Michel

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, diced
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1082.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

JAMBALAYA



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Spicy jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage.

Provided by Terri

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon file powder
1 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Saute sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and saute chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  • In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and file powder. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1632.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

CAJUN JAMBALAYA



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This recipe took me a year to perfect. The secret to making a Cajun jambalaya is to get the right amount of fond, those delicious browned bits left behind from browning your meats, to build the flavor and color of your jambalaya. We're also going to add a little tomato paste for color and flavor.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder or granulated onion
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup canola oil
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 1-inch pieces
24 ounces smoked beef sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium Spanish or white onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups parboiled long-grain brown rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 bunches green onions (6 to 8 bulbs), sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • For the Creole seasoning: Combine the salt, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, white pepper and cumin in a medium bowl.
  • For the jambalaya: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 5-quart heavy-bottomed pot or large Dutch oven over medium heat. Rub the chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons of the Creole seasoning in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Add the chicken to the pot and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Add the sausage to the pot and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the large bowl with the chicken. The bottom of the pot should be covered with browned bits.
  • Add the celery, onions and peppers and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, cayenne, thyme and 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning. Add the rice and stir once or twice to coat. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, cooked chicken and sausage and remaining Creole seasoning. Stir in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced, and you see little holes on the top, about 30 minutes.
  • Use a fork to stir in half of the green onions and fluff the rice. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve immediately.

CAJUN CHICKEN JAMBALAYA



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This is an easy to prepare dish that brings out all the flavors of traditional Jambalaya. You will like this one.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cooked chicken, diced,skin removed
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 can whole tomato, crushed
2/3 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun spices
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet.
  • Sauté the onion, garlic, celery and bell pepper until tender.
  • Add canned, crushed, tomatoes with liquid, rice, thyme, basil, Cajun spices, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, chicken, Tabasco and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 408.9, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 23.9

SPICY CAJUN CABBAGE



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I threw this together one night when I was craving a Cajun chicken pasta dish I used to make. I've missed it since going low-carb. This dish was a perfect substitute! Great texture and a very, very mild vegetable flavor. Mostly just Cajun yumminess! Adjust the spices to your taste.

Provided by Carolyn Chieffe Perrine

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small head cabbage, finely shredded

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, thyme, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, onion powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes; stir shredded cabbage into onion and garlic. Cook and stir cabbage mixture until cabbage starts to soften, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir spices into cabbage mixture and cook, stirring often, until spices are evenly mixed in and cabbage is tender, 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your jambalaya kabobs the best flavor. If possible, use locally-sourced vegetables and proteins.
  • Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a Good Quality Cajun Seasoning: A good Cajun seasoning is essential for giving your jambalaya kabobs that authentic flavor. Look for a seasoning that is made with a variety of spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Serve with a Side of Couscous: Couscous is a traditional side dish for jambalaya. It is a light and fluffy grain that will help to soak up the delicious sauce from the kabobs.

Conclusion:

Spicy Cajun Jambalaya Kabobs with Couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend party. The kabobs are packed with flavor, thanks to the Cajun seasoning and the spicy sauce. The couscous is a light and fluffy side dish that helps to soak up the sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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