Foil-Packet Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Updated on Jun. 29, 2022

This hearty, satisfying dinner has all the flavors of an authentic jambalaya with little effort. The foil packets can be prepared a day ahead and cooked right before serving. These are also good on the grill! —Allison Stroud, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Test Kitchen tips
  • Make sure to use instant rice. If you use long grain or converted rice, the shrimp will be done long before the rice.
  • Wear oven mitts when opening the packets to protect hands from escaping steam.
  • Foil-Packet Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 20 min
    Yield 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces fully cooked andouille sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
    • 12 ounces uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
    • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 celery ribs, chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
    • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
    • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
    • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide mixture among 6 greased 18x12-in. pieces of heavy-duty foil. Fold foil around mixture and crimp edges to seal, forming packets; place on a baking sheet. Bake until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 packet: 287 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1068mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

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