Gulf Coast Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Gulf Coast Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/4 cup butter (or bacon drippings, if you have them); 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1/2 lb cubed ham (preferably Cure 81 or other cured ham); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 large bay leaves; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 cups cold water; 2 cups converted rice (raw); 1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs frozen raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

Servings: persons

1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup butter (or bacon drippings, if you have them)
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 lb cubed ham (preferably Cure 81 or other cured ham)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 large bay leaves
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups cold water
2 cups converted rice (raw)
1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs frozen raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

1
Saute onion, garlic, green pepper and celery in butter or bacon grease in large heavy pan over moderate heat for 12 minutes or until onion is golden brown.
2
Add parsley, ham, thyme and bay leaves.
3
Fry, stirring often for another 5 minutes.
4
Add pepper sauce, salt tomatoes, tomato sauce and the water.
5
Simmer for five minutes.
6
Add rice, adjusting heat so liquid boils very gently, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
7
Add shrimp to float on top (don't mix in- it's intended to steam on the top), re-cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes (depends on size of shrimp) or until shrimp are cooked, rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
8
Taste for salt and pepper needed.
9
Toss lightly and serve.

736

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 large green pepper, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Gulf Coast 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gulf Coast Jambalaya

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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