Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe: Hearty and Flavorful
Hearty shrimp jambalaya with rice and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb shrimp peeled
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz diced tomatoes drained
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- Optional: Green onions parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Cornbread wine
Instructions
- Season shrimp; set aside.
- Sauté onion, peppers, and celery for 5-6 minutes; add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, rice, spices, and broth; bring to a boil.
- Simmer covered for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes; remove bay leaves.
- Garnish with green onions and parsley; serve with cornbread and wine.
Notes
- Rinse rice to prevent mushiness.
- Store in fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a spicy variation.
- Pair with greens.