Instant Pot Cajun Jambalaya
It’s Fat Tuesday people! What are you snacking on. If you’re straight out of ideas, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve got my day all planned out. Since I failed on my morning plans, which consisted of stuffing my face with a Paczki (Polish donut), I better keep my plans tonight.
I’ve been dreaming about making Jambalaya. Something about Louisiana food gives me all the Fat Tuesday feels. If you feel the same way, I suggest you keep reading. I won’t even blame you if you are so hungry that you need to skip straight to the recipe. No need to watch me blabber.
As some of you may know, I got an Instant Pot for Christmas. It is AMAZING and you need one. Though I love it so far, I am still learning. So I did the experimenting for you. I practiced my Instant Pot skills on my Fat Tuesday menu. Not only did I whip up some jambalaya, we’ve got Instant Pot Cajun Jambalaya! Would you believe it actually turned out on my first attempt?!
Pair this with some wine and you’ll have yourself a real winner. Fat Tuesday here you come!
This recipe may seem like it has quite a few steps. However, as long as you know how to stir, you’ll be in good shape. Plus, you’ll only have to use one pot, saving you time in the kitchen later. I promise, it’s easy.
When you’ve got your instant pot all set up, drizzle the inner pot with some olive oil. Press the “Saute” function of your instant pot and set for 4 minutes. It should look like the image above. Add your sausage into the pot, stirring occasionally to brown. After the 4 minutes are up, add in your shrimp. For pre-cooked shrimp, the kind that is already orange, saute for an additional 2-3 minutes. If your shrimp is frozen or uncooked (blue/gray) then you may need a few additionally minutes.
When your sausage and shrimp is done cooking, remove from the pot and set aside. In the now empty pot, add garlic, peppers, onion, and celery. Restart the saute function and set for 4 minutes. As the vegetables finish up, add in seasoning, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, broth and rice. Stir to combine. Place lid onto the Instant Pot, making sure the steam release handle is to the “Sealed” position.
Press the “Pressure Cook” button and set to 8 minutes. When it finishes up, do a quick release and open the Instant Pot. Make sure all the steam has been released before opening. Stir in sausage and shrimp and cover with lid. Allow to sit for 5 minutes to warm sausage and shrimp through. Once more, stir the jambalaya and serve. Add additional salt or Cajun seasoning to taste. I recommend starting with less. You can always add more, but can’t take it out!
We should all be enjoying Fat Tuesday! Get yourself some Instant Pot Cajun Jambalaya! Be sure to let me know by tagging a photo with #stephanieleenutrition on Instagram. I’d love to see what you all cook up! Happy Fat Tuesday, xoxo!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced (I used andouille turkey sausage)
- 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and devined
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces frozen pepper and onion blend
- 3 stalks celery
- 1-2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice (I use brown rice)
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- Drizzle the inner pot with olive oil. Press the "Saute" function and set for 4 minutes. Add sausage into the pot, stirring occasionally to brown. After 4 minutes, add in your shrimp. For pre-cooked shrimp, the kind that is already orange, saute for 2-3 minutes. If your shrimp is frozen or uncooked (blue/gray) then you may need a few additionally minutes.
- Remove shrimp and sausage, set aside. In the empty pot, add garlic, peppers, onion, and celery. Press saute function and set to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, add in seasoning, tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, broth and rice. Stir to combine. Place lid onto the Instant Pot, making sure the steam release handle is to the "Sealed" position.
- Press the "Pressure Cook" button and set to 8 minutes. When it finishes up, do a quick release and open the Instant Pot. Make sure all the steam has been released before opening. Stir in sausage and shrimp and cover with lid. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Stir the jambalaya and serve. Add additional salt or cajun seasoning to taste.
