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Jambalaya

Jambalaya is one of the most celebrated foods on Louisiana menus. The spicy concoction makes an appearance at virtually every festival in South Louisiana—especially the Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales, west of New Orleans, which calls itself the Jambalaya Capital of the World.

Similar to a Spanish paella, but feistier, jambalaya is made by cooking rice with almost any combination of meat, poultry, seafood, or game, along with peppers and other Creole seasonings. The name is believed to have come from the French word for ham, “jambon.” You can make a quick version by combining chicken, pork chops, ham, or shrimp with Zatarain’s Jambalaya Rice Mix. Our mixes are created with a built-in blend of authentic New Orleans-style spices, so it’s easy to whip up real jambalaya right in your own kitchen. All you need to do is add your favorite meat.

Jambalaya is great for entertaining since it’s easy to make in either small or large batches. Cajun and Creole cooks often prepare it outdoors in huge seafood boiling pots over propane burners.

An insider tip: Experiment with your favorite combinations of meat and seafood. Try chicken with sausage, or shrimp with ham. There’s no right or wrong combination, it’s whatever tastes good!

Whether you want to make jambalaya from scratch or let us do all the work, we’ve got the products and recipes you need right here.

> Chef John Besh's Dirty Jambalaya

Chef John Besh combines two New Orleans favorites, dirty rice and jambalaya, into a delicious one-skillet dinner. He uses andouille sausage to spice up the dish.

Rating: Prep time:15 min. Cook time:35 min.
> Chef John Besh's Dirty Jambalaya For A Crowd

If you're entertaining a crowd or need a potluck dish, this recipe from Chef John Besh is the one for you. Two New Orleans favorites, dirty rice and jambalaya, are combined into a delicious one-pot dinner.
Rating: Prep time:20 min. Cook time:40 min.
> Feed Your Krewe Jambalaya

Feeding a crowd just got easier with this quick and tasty party dish. Its authentic New Orleans flavor is just the thing to kick any celebration into high gear.
Rating: Prep time:5 min. Cook time:25 min.
> Fried Rice with Ham and Peas

This Asian favorite gets New Orleans flavor when you use Zatarain's® Jambalaya Mix. For well chilled rice, prepare the rice mixture a day ahead.
Rating: Prep time:10 min. Cook time:20 min.
> Gluten Free Feed Your Krewe Jambalaya

Make a hearty meal out of Zatarain's Original Jambalaya Mix with this popular recipe, perfect for Mardi Gras and the rest of the year.

Rating: Prep time:5 min. Cook time:25 min.