Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 cups raw rice; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 cups water; ½ cup onion tops, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 12 bell pepper, chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 ½ cups chopped onions; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup celery, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cups raw rice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cups water
½ cup onion tops, finely chopped
3 tablespoons oil
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
12 bell pepper, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon flour
1 ½ cups chopped onions
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup celery, finely chopped

1
Make a roux with flour and oil.
2
Cook until about the color of peanut butter.
3
Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
4
Cook slowly until transparent, stirring often.
5
Add stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce and let cook until oil rises to the top.
6
Stir in raw rice and raw shrimp; add 3 cups of water.
7
Cook covered over very low heat until rice is tender about 20 or 30 minutes.
8
Add more oil or water if mixture appears to be too dry.
9
At the very end when cooked, stir in parsley and onion tops.
10
Cook time is total time for making roux and then time for rice to cook.

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 2 cups raw rice, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, 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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