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shrimp jambalaya

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

Super easy when you use precooked, peeled and deveined shrimp

(1 rating)
yield 6 Servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp jambalaya

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    cubed fully cooked ham
  • 3/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 can
    (14 1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 c
    uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 lb
    (41-50 ct.) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined or use precooked, peeled, deveined shrimp*

How To Make shrimp jambalaya

  • 1
    In a large skillet, cook the ham, onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, parsley, thyme, salt, cayenne, chili powder, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  • 2
    Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add uncooked shrimp; cook 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Discard bay leaf before serving.
  • 3
    *If precooked shrimp is used, add shrimp, stir to combine, remove pan from heat and cover for 5 minutes before serving.
  • 4
    Note: Tails can be removed from shrimp prior to adding to the skillet, if desired.
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