Jambalaya

Name: Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb. cooked ham; 1/2 lb. shrimp; 6 to 8 bacon slices, cooked; 1 1/2 c. raw regular long grain rice; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce

Eats Now Editorial Team · Seafood

Jump to Recipe

Jambalaya – a delicious recipe with ham, shrimp, bacon, rice, onion, tomatoes. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

1 lb. cooked ham
1/2 lb. shrimp
6 to 8 bacon slices, cooked
1 1/2 c. raw regular long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce

1
One hour before serving, fry bacon.
2
In bacon grease, cook rice, onion and pepper until rice is lightly browned.
3
Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt and thyme.
4
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Stir in ham, shrimp and pepper sauce. Cook, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender; stir often.
6
Sprinkle with bacon when serving.
7
Extra chicken broth or tomato juice can be added if mixture is too dry.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

* Estimated from ingredient keywords · ingredients matched · Values are approximate and per serving (÷ 4).

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

Thank you for your rating!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. cooked ham, 1/2 lb. shrimp, 6 to 8 bacon slices, cooked, 1 1/2 c. raw regular long grain rice, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Seafood

Eats Now Editorial Team

Passionate cooks who develop and test new recipes every day – from quick weeknight dinners to special occasion feasts.

Related Recipes

Shrimp And Rice Casserole
Shrimp Mold
Shrimp Fettucini
Scallopine With Lemon

Eats Now

Home Sitemap About Us Contact Privacy Policy Imprint

We use cookies — including from Google AdSense — to give you a better experience and show relevant advertising. Privacy Policy