Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 c. finely chopped onions; 1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper; 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), tomatoes broken up; 1 c. hot tap water; 12 oz. medium size fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 3/4 tsp. salt; 2 c. 1/2-inch cubes cooked ham (10 oz.); 3 c. freshly cooked long grain white rice

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. finely chopped onions
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), tomatoes broken up
1 c. hot tap water
12 oz. medium size fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
3/4 tsp. salt
2 c. 1/2-inch cubes cooked ham (10 oz.)
3 c. freshly cooked long grain white rice

1
Mix oil and flour in cast-iron skillet; cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
2
It's ready when it's medium brown and has a tasty aroma.
3
Add onions, green pepper and garlic.
4
Add water; cook until onions are tender.
5
Stir in tomatoes with liquid, hot pepper sauce and pepper.
6
Lay shrimp over top and cover tightly; cook 5 to 8 minutes until shrimp are starting to turn pink.
7
Stir in salt, ham and rice.
8
Cover and heat until ham is heated through. Serve with tossed salad and French bread.

1133

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, 2 c. finely chopped onions, 1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Jambalaya

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