Smoked Fish Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Smoked Fish Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup minced onion; 1 cup minced green bell pepper; 1 cup minced celery; 4 bay leaves; 3 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon file powder (see Note); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 pound sea scallops, halved; 1/2 pound skinless, boneless smoked white fish fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 cups long-grain rice; 2 cups bottled clam juice; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup minced onion
1 cup minced green bell pepper
1 cup minced celery
4 bay leaves
3 whole cloves
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon file powder (see Note)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 pound sea scallops, halved
1/2 pound skinless, boneless smoked white fish fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups long-grain rice
2 cups bottled clam juice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole.
3
Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
4
Add the bay leaves, cloves, garlic, thyme, salt, cayenne, pepper, file and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the scallops, smoked fish and rice.
6
Add the clam juice, water and Worcestershire sauce, cover and bring to a simmer.
7
Bake the jambalaya for 25 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
8
Let the jambalaya stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
9
Pick out the bay leaves and cloves before serving, if desired.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup minced onion, 1 cup minced green bell pepper, 1 cup minced celery, and more.

Yes, Smoked Fish 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.

Smoked Fish Jambalaya

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