Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh shrimp or 2 lbs frozen shrimp; ¼ cup oil or ¼ cup butter; 2 onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups uncooked rice; 2 cups court bouillon (see below); 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 green pepper, julienne; 2 teaspoons chili powder (optional); 2 teaspoons curry powder (optional); ½ teaspoon thyme (optional); ½ teaspoon mace (optional); ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh shrimp or 2 lbs frozen shrimp
¼ cup oil or ¼ cup butter
2 onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cups uncooked rice
2 cups court bouillon (see below)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 green pepper, julienne
2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
2 teaspoons curry powder (optional)
½ teaspoon thyme (optional)
½ teaspoon mace (optional)
½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)

1
Court Bouillon: To 1 1/2 quarts water, add 1/2 lemon, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 1/2 stalk celery with leaves, chopped; 1 carrot, sliced;1 teaspoons salt, and a few peppercorns.
2
Simmer 5 or 10 minutes, then add shrimp and cook 2-5 minutes.
3
Remaining Instructions: Cook shrimp in bouillon as directed above; drain, and save stock.
4
Heat oil; add onion, garlic, and bay leaf, cooking until onion is tender.
5
Add uncooked rice and cook, stirring until golden.
6
Add bouillon and tomatoes.
7
Chop tomatoes.
8
Add seasonings to taste.
9
Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes, adding more bouillon if mixture comes too dry.
10
Add shrimp, reserving some for garnish.
11
Keep warm until served.
12
Decorate with shrimp and green pepper strips.

730

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fresh shrimp or 2 lbs frozen shrimp, ¼ cup oil or ¼ cup butter, 2 onions, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 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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