Shrimp Jambalaya

Name: Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ham, cubed; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 2 onions, chopped; 1/2 c. diced celery; 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1/2 lemon, quartered; 2 lb. peeled shrimp; 15 c. cooked rice (2 lb. raw)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 3969 kcal · Seafood

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Shrimp Jambalaya – a delicious recipe with ham, vegetable oil, onions, celery, green pepper, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

1 lb. ham, cubed
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 lemon, quartered
2 lb. peeled shrimp
15 c. cooked rice (2 lb. raw)

1
Cook ham in hot oil until lightly browned.
2
Add next 8 ingredients and cook 3 minutes.
3
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon pieces and shrimp.
4
Simmer slowly, uncovered, tossing often until shrimp are pink (10 to 15 minutes).
5
Remove bay leaves and lemon.
6
Mix with freshly steamed rice; check seasonings and heat well.

3969

kcal

Calories

Fat

725

Carbs

139

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ham, cubed, 1/2 c. vegetable oil, 2 onions, chopped, 1/2 c. diced celery, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
3969 kcal
Category
Seafood

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