Jambalaya Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces long grain rice; 1/4 cup clarified butter; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; Salt, to taste; White pepper, to taste; 3 ounces celery, finely chopped; 2 pounds tomatoes, skin removed and chopped, juice reserved; 5 ounces tomato paste; Sachet of 3 parsley stalks, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1 bay leaf; 8 ounces cooked ham, in 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 cup cold water; 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled

Servings: persons

7 ounces long grain rice
1/4 cup clarified butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
Salt, to taste
White pepper, to taste
3 ounces celery, finely chopped
2 pounds tomatoes, skin removed and chopped, juice reserved
5 ounces tomato paste
Sachet of 3 parsley stalks, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1 bay leaf
8 ounces cooked ham, in 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup cold water
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled

1
Wash rice and spread out to dry.
2
Heat clarified butter in a large casserole dish on medium heat.
3
Add rice and stir.
4
Spread sliced onion and garlic over rice.
5
Don't stir; simply press down.
6
Also without stirring, add green pepper.
7
Press down.
8
Add salt, white pepper, and celery.
9
Press down.
10
Rice should begin to turn pale brown on bottom, but not burn.
11
Add tomato pulp and juice.
12
Stir together.
13
Stir in tomato paste, herbs, ham, hot pepper sauce, and water.
14
Simmer for 10 minutes.
15
Add shrimp and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring often until rice is plump and has absorbed most of the liquid.
16
Toss out herbs and serve piping hot.

670

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Protein

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces long grain rice, 1/4 cup clarified butter, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 4 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped, 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.

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