Skillet Shrimp Jambalaya

Can you use other kinds of rice to make shrimp jambalaya?

No. This particular shrimp jambalaya recipe cooks the rice right along with the vegetables and broth, and using instant or brown rice would affect the cook time as well as the rice-to-liquid ratio needed. That said, basmati and jasmine are fragrant and delicious types of long-grain rice, so feel free to use one of those. Here’s all you need to know about making rice.

How can you make shrimp jambalaya your own?

Add your favorite sliced and fully cooked smoked sausage, such as andouille. Use beef broth in place of vegetable broth, or replace 1/4 cup broth with white wine. If you don’t have Creole seasoning in your cupboard, you can make your own using 1/2 tsp. each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and then 1/8 each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper. Finally, spice things up with your favorite hot sauce.

How should you store leftovers of shrimp jambalaya?

After cooling completely, cover and refrigerate the shrimp jambalaya for up to 3 days. When it's gone, try more of our popular shrimp dishes.

—Christine Rukavena, Taste of Home Senior Book Editor