Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 large celery rib, diced with tops; 1/4 c. lard or bacon drippings; 2 Tbsp. minced parsley; 1/2 lb. ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1/2 tsp. dried leaf thyme; 2 large bay leaves; 1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce; 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes; 1/2 c. tomato sauce; 2 c. rice; 1 1/2 lb. fresh or frozen raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

Servings: persons

1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large celery rib, diced with tops
1/4 c. lard or bacon drippings
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
1/2 lb. ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 tsp. dried leaf thyme
2 large bay leaves
1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 c. rice
1 1/2 lb. fresh or frozen raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

1
Saute onion, garlic, green pepper and celery in lard (moderate heat) until onion is golden.
2
Add parsley, ham, thyme and bay leaves.
3
Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
4
Add Tabasco, tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce, 2 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt.
5
Simmer 5 minutes.
6
Add rice.
7
Reduce heat to simmer and cook, covered, 30 minutes.
8
Add shrimp and simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes longer until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
9
Season to taste with salt and Tabasco sauce.

847

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

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: 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 large green pepper, chopped, 1 large celery rib, diced with tops, 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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