Mom's Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Mom's Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup celery, chopped; ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt; black pepper; cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ½ cup green onion top, finely chopped (the green part)

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked rice
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup oil
1 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup celery, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
black pepper
cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ cup green onion top, finely chopped (the green part)

1
Cook rice separately.
2
Chop shrimp and set aside.
3
Heat oil in heavy pot.
4
Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic.
5
Cook uncovered over medium heat until onions are wilted.
6
Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for about 15 minutes.
7
Add 1.5 cups water.
8
Season to taste with salt, black and cayenne pepper.
9
Add sugar and cook uncovered over medium heat for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until oil floats to the top.
10
Add shrimp; continue cooking and stirring another 20 minutes.
11
Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water and add to pan; cook another 5 minutes.
12
Mix it with previously-cooked rice.
13
Add green onion tops.
14
Mix well.

1523

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked rice, 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 cup oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mom's 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.

Mom's Shrimp Jambalaya

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