Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/3 c. chopped green onion; 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/4 lb. diced, cooked ham; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 2 c. chicken broth; 3 large tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 c. parsley; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/8 tsp. red pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 c. uncooked rice; 1 lb. cleaned shrimp; 1/4 c. chopped green pepper

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped green onion
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 lb. diced, cooked ham
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 c. chicken broth
3 large tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c. parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. red pepper
1 bay leaf
1 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. cleaned shrimp
1/4 c. chopped green pepper

1
Melt shortening in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
2
Stir in next 6 ingredients.
3
Cook for 5 minutes.
4
Stir in broth, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme, red pepper and bay leaf. Cover and boil.
5
Add rice, gradually stirring with a fork.
6
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Mix in shrimp and remaining 1/4 cup green pepper.
8
Simmer until shrimp is done.
9
Remove bay leaf and serve.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. shortening, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/3 c. chopped green onion, 1/2 c. chopped bell 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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