Instant Pot Jambalaya
Ingredients
Salt-Free Creole Seasoning
-
1
Tbsp
paprika
-
1
Tbsp
onion powder
-
1
Tbsp
garlic powder
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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
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5
Tbsp
Salt-Free Creole Seasoning, divided
-
1½
cups
basmati or Texmati rice
-
1
large
yellow onion, diced
-
1
green
bell pepper, diced
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2
stalks
celery, sliced
-
2
Tbsp
grass-fed butter, ghee, or avocado oil
-
½
lb
bacon, finely chopped
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½
lb
chicken thighs, chopped
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12
oz
andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
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3
roma
tomatoes, diced
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6
cloves
garlic, minced
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¼
cup
tomato paste
-
1
Tbsp
fresh thyme leaves
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1
Tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
-
1
tsp
sea salt
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3
bay leaves
-
2½
cups
low sodium chicken broth
-
to taste
chopped parsley and more sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients for the Salt-Free Creole Seasoning in a small bowl.
- Season the shrimp with 1 Tbsp of the seasoning and set aside.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear and drain.
- Combine diced onion, green pepper, and celery in a bowl, setting half aside.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'sauté', add butter, and cook bacon until browned.
- Sauté half of the Holy Trinity for 2 minutes, then turn off the Instant Pot.
- Add the remaining Holy Trinity, chicken thighs, sausage, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, bay leaves, and broth, mixing well.
- Sprinkle the rice on top without mixing, gently pressing it into the liquid.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, allowing a natural release for 5 minutes before a quick release.
- Stir in the shrimp, cover, and let sit for 5-8 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- 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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