Healthy Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Healthy Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, frozen, cooked (31/40 ct.); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or more if you like the heat); 1 cup basmati rice; 1 1/2 cups tomato juice; 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 cup green pepper, chopped; 1/2 lemon; 2 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, frozen, cooked (31/40 ct.)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or more if you like the heat)
1 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 lemon
2 green onions, sliced

1
Thaw shrimp according to package instructions; reserve in refrigerator until ready to use.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and hot pepper flakes. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice until grains are shiny and coated. Pour in tomato juice, broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes.
3
Increase heat to medium and stir in corn and green pepper. Cover again and cook 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in shrimp and cook,, covered, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
4
Let stand 5 minutesbefore serving. Squeeze lemon juice from lemon over rice and garnish with green onions.

622

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, frozen, cooked (31/40 ct.), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup), 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Healthy 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.

Healthy Shrimp Jambalaya

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