Copycat Zatarain's Jambalaya Archives

I don’t cook with very many store-bought mixes any more, but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss mixes such as Zatarain’s jambalaya. Not only quick and easy to make, Zatarain’s was yummy! So I had to make this copycat Zatarain’s jambalaya mix, and I found it to be just like the original! Thick, and a bit spicy, with smoked sausage and shrimp, it’ll warm your belly!

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This copycat Zatarain’s Jambalaya mix also makes a great gift. Just put the mix in a jar and attach a little note on how to make the jambalaya. I’ve uploaded a Microsoft Word Document containing the instructions here. The document is set up to print on Avery Personal Creations Textured Postcards, number 3380.

Note: The recipe below makes 3 batches of 4 servings each.

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Copycat Zatarain’s Jambalaya

I had to make this copycat Zatarain's jambalaya mix. I found it to be just like the original!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, Creole, rice, sausage

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 517kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

For the spice mix (makes 3 batches!)

3 cups rice uncooked
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
3 tablespoons dried parsley
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon dried minced chives
1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon dried thyme

For the jambalaya (makes 1 batch!)

2 cups water
½ cup green bell pepper chopped
1 jar spice mix from above
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 pound smoked sausage cut into rounds
1 pound 22-24 count shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

For the spice mix

Combine all ingredients and divide into 3 jars.
Seal and add printed instructions if giving as a gift.
Store up to 6 months.

For the jambalya

Bring the water to boil in a large sauce pan.
Add the bell pepper and the spice mix and stir.
Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
In another saucepan,combine the tomato sauce and sausage. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
Combine both pans and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of water and stir.

Notes

This recipe makes 3 batches of 4 servings each.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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