Here’s a super simple way to whip up a tasty Jambalaya without a pile of dishes to clean afterward. This one-pan wonder combines sausage, peppers, onions, shrimp, and cauliflower rice, all roasted together for a big flavor payoff. It’s a straightforward, delicious dinner option.
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces of kielbasa sausage, sliced (opt for no-sugar-added if you prefer)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or avocado oil if you have it)
- 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 20 ounces of frozen cauliflower rice (two 10 oz bags)
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound of wild-caught shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails on
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon juice, to serve
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- On a large sheet pan, toss the kielbasa sausage, onion, and bell pepper with olive oil and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning until everything is well-coated.
- Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Take the pan out and stir in the tomato paste. Add the cauliflower rice and the remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Mix everything well.
- Put the pan back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the shrimp on top of the jambalaya, drizzle with melted butter, and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice over the top before serving.
Enjoy this hearty, flavorful meal that keeps cleanup to a minimum!
