Creole Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. unpeeled medium shrimp; 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 carrot, cut into strips; 1 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1/4 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. sugar; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 1/4 c. water; 1 c. long grain uncooked rice; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper; 1/2 c. chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. unpeeled medium shrimp
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 carrot, cut into strips
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1 1/4 c. water
1 c. long grain uncooked rice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 c. chopped parsley

1
Peel and devein shrimp.
2
Cook shrimp in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
3
Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; cover and chill.
4
Add carrot, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic to Dutch oven; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.
5
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, water, rice, salt, chili powder, thyme, red pepper, parsley and sugar.
6
Bring mixture to boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.
7
Stir in shrimp and parsley and simmer 10 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated
8
Yields 4 servings.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. unpeeled medium shrimp, 2 tsp. vegetable oil, 1 carrot, cut into strips, 1 c. chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Creole Shrimp Jambalaya 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 Jambalaya

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