The Captain'S Famous Jambalaya Recipe

Name: The Captain'S Famous Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons file powder; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 large sweet onions, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups mushroom broth; 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice; 1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons file powder
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 green onions, chopped
2 large sweet onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 cups mushroom broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces

1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Mix in flour, and whisk constantly 2 to 3 minutes, until a thick paste-like roux has formed.
2
Stir file powder, garlic, green onions, onions and green bell pepper into the roux. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the mixture. Season mixture with black pepper, cayenne pepper, allspice, cloves, salt and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Pour in mushroom broth, and mix in rice. Increase amount of broth to cover all ingredients, if necessary. Bring to a boil, and mix in snapper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, or until rice is tender.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons file powder, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, The Captain'S Famous Jambalaya falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

The Captain'S Famous Jambalaya

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