Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Rice2 Cup (16 tbs), cooked
 Onion1
 Green pepper1 , chopped
 Mushrooms1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Oil2 Teaspoon
 Cajun-style Tomatoes - 2 cans of 14 1/2 ounce each
 Garlic powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Flour1 Tablespoon
 Thyme1/2 Teaspoon, dried
 Cayenne pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Cloves1/8 Teaspoon
 Bay leaves1
 Cooked ham1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Cooked Shrimp - 1 packet of 6 ounce, frozen

Directions

MAKING
1) Boil the rice in a pot of boiling water as per its packet instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
2) In a Dutch-oven, heat oil and saute onions, green pepper and mushrooms until soft.
3) Mix in the tomatoes and continue cooking. Add in the flour and keep stirring for about 4 minutes to make sure no lumps are formed.
4) Add in thyme, cayenne pepper, cloves and bay leaves. Mix well and cook for 4 minutes longer before turning down the flame.
5) Add in the cooked ham and shrimp along with the cooked rice. Let cook for about 20 minutes till all the ingredients are heated through. Keep stirring intermittently and add water if too dry.

SERVING
6) Serve the Shrimp Jambalaya hot, garnished with chopped parsley leaves.
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