Creole Shrimp Jamalaya Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp Jamalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 lb cooked ham, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped bell pepper; 4 minced garlic cloves; 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and coppped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 lb cooked ham, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper
4 minced garlic cloves
2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and coppped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

1
Take tails off shrimp and set aside.
2
Stir together vegetable oil and flour in a large pot.
3
Cook over medium high heat stirring constantly for 12-15 minutes or until roux is caramel-colored.
4
Add ham, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and onion.
5
Saute 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6
Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, parsley, red pepper flakes, and creole seasoning; bring to a boil.
7
Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
8
Stir in shrimp, cover, and cook 5 more minutes or just until shrimp turns pink.

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 lb cooked ham, diced, and more.

Yes, Creole Shrimp Jamalaya falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creole Shrimp Jamalaya

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