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Instant Pot Jambalaya

URL: https://kitskitchen.com/instant-pot-jambalaya/

Ingredients

Salt-Free Creole Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • ½ Tbsp dried thyme
  • ½ Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Jambalaya

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled
  • 5 Tbsp Salt-Free Creole Seasoning, divided
  • cups basmati or Texmati rice
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp grass-fed butter, ghee, or avocado oil
  • ½ lb bacon, finely chopped
  • ½ lb chicken thighs, chopped
  • 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 3 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • cups low sodium chicken broth
  • to taste chopped parsley and more sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients for the Salt-Free Creole Seasoning in a small bowl.
  2. Season the shrimp with 1 Tbsp of the seasoning and set aside.
  3. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear and drain.
  4. Combine diced onion, green pepper, and celery in a bowl, setting half aside.
  5. Set the Instant Pot to 'sauté', add butter, and cook bacon until browned.
  6. Sauté half of the Holy Trinity for 2 minutes, then turn off the Instant Pot.
  7. Add the remaining Holy Trinity, chicken thighs, sausage, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, bay leaves, and broth, mixing well.
  8. Sprinkle the rice on top without mixing, gently pressing it into the liquid.
  9. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, allowing a natural release for 5 minutes before a quick release.
  10. Stir in the shrimp, cover, and let sit for 5-8 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
  11. Season to taste with salt and additional seasoning, then garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-8
Calories
350
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
100mg

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