Sheet Pan Jambalaya
Sheet pan jambalaya takes all the bold flavors of the classic Louisiana dish and transforms them into an easy one-pan meal with minimal cleanup. Loaded with smoky sausage, tender vegetables, rice, and Cajun seasoning, it's a hearty, flavorful dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz andouille sausage sliced into thick coins
- 1 red bell pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion peeled & thinly sliced
- 2 tsp creole seasoning can substitute Cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups steamed white rice
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lb peeled, deveined raw shrimp
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon optional
- 4 green onions thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Add the sausage, peppers and onion to a large rimmed baking sheet. Gently mix them together, then spread them out in an even layer.12 oz andouille sausage, 1 red bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, 1 yellow onion
- Sprinkle the seasoning, garlic, and oil evenly out overtop. Gently mix everything together until evenly coated, then spread back out in an even layer.2 tsp creole seasoning, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Bake at 425° for 10 minutes, just until the sausage sizzles and the vegetables have begun to soften.
- Add the rice and tomato paste to a bowl, then stir them together until evenly combined.2 1/2 cups steamed white rice, 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and add the rice, shrimp, and tomatoes evenly onto it.1 lb peeled, deveined raw shrimp, 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Bake for another 5-10 minutes more, just until the rice is warmed and the shrimp's cooked through.
- Squeeze lemon juice evenly out overtop of the jambalaya, if using. Sprinkle green onions overtop for garnish.1 lemon, 4 green onions
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Cut the sausage and vegetables into similar-sized pieces so everything cooks evenly on the sheet pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. Spreading everything into an even layer helps the ingredients roast instead of steam. Steaming the veggies won't be as flavorful.
- Use a good quality smoked sausage or andouille sausage for the best authentic jambalaya flavor.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your family's tastes. Add extra for a spicier jambalaya or use less for a milder version.
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 1441mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3009IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg