Best 7 Cajun Jambalaya With Catfish Scallops And Shrimp Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey that blends the vibrant flavors of Cajun cooking with the delicate taste of seafood. In this article, we'll embark on a quest to discover the best recipe for a tantalizing Cajun jambalaya, featuring a delightful trio of catfish, scallops, and shrimp. Get ready to indulge your taste buds in a symphony of spices, aromatic vegetables, and the perfect balance of protein from the sea. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, we'll guide you through the process of creating a masterpiece that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. So, let's dive into the realm of flavors and uncover the secrets of a truly exceptional Cajun jambalaya with catfish, scallops, and shrimp.

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CAJUN JAMBALAYA WITH CATFISH, SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP



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A smokey, spicy, seafood Jambalaya. I made with brown rice because that is what we enjoy, please do use your favorite rice but adjust liquid and cooking times accordingly. Do check out Recipe #477279, it is what gives the smokiness.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

14 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 sea scallops, quartered
1 lb catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces or 1 lb cod, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons creole seasoning (Smokey Creole Seasoning)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced poblano chile
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup fresh tomato sauce
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
1 cup rice (Take note cooking time will be longer for brown rice) or 1 cup brown rice (Take note cooking time will be longer for brown rice)
3 -4 cups chicken stock
12 ounces andouille sausages, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine shrimp, scallops, catfish and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well.
  • In a large, heavy, pot heat oil over high heat.
  • Saute the onion, peppers and celery, 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato sauce, bay leaves, Worcestershire and chipotle sauces.
  • Stir in rice and add broth.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes for white 30 minutes for brown rice.
  • Brown rice:.
  • Check after 20 minutes and add more broth if using brown rice if needed,.
  • When rice is just tender add shrimp, scallops, catfish mixture and sausage. Cook until seafood is done, about 10 minutes more.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning BUT more then likely you won`t need to.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 1266.7, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 31.2

SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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I used to cook Zatarains jambalaya all the time. I still do, but this version really is great. The scallops add a little sweetness and

Provided by SoChic

Categories     Cajun

Time P1DT1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium celery rib, chopped
1 medium red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup long-grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces andouille sausages or 8 ounces smoked sausage
8 ounces medium shrimp
8 ounces scallops (halved if large)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the tomato juice, clam juice, water, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, black and cayenne peppers, and break up the tomatoes with the side of a spoon. Cover and slow cook until the rice is barely tender, 5 to 6 hours on low.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, turning often, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir the sausage, shrimp and scallops into the jambalaya. Increase the heat to high (300°) cover, and cook just until the shellfish are firm. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 139.9, Sodium 1596.1, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 12.5, Protein 38.9

CAJUN JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Cajun Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
4 ounces chicken, diced
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup rice
3 cups chicken stock
5 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well. Set aside.
  • In a large pot heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper and celery. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage. Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.

CATFISH JAMBALAYA



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"My family owns a catfish processing plant," reports Mrs. Bill Saul of Macon, Mississippi. "This colorful, zippy main dish is a great favorite of ours.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound catfish fillets, cubed
Hot cooked rice, optional
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, cayenne and salt; bring to a boil. Add catfish., Reduce heat; cover and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Serve with hot rice and garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP, SAUSAGE, AND FISH JAMBALAYA



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Did a lot of research on jambalaya and reviewed a number of recipes and came up with the following. I like white fish and, while not traditional, added chunks of cod fillet to this dish. You want to add the shrimp and fish to the dish with about 10 minutes to go so it does not overcook. Cook uncovered if it is soupy and covered if it is not during these last 10 minutes. Finally, try to find andouille sausage if possible. It makes all the difference.

Provided by Baron

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup butter
10 ounces andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (such as Lea & Perrins®)
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's), or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups medium-grain rice
¾ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
¾ pound cod fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
salt to taste
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook andouille sausage in the melted butter until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Cook and stir onion, celery, and green bell pepper in the butter remaining in the pot until the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir garlic into the onion mixture; cook and stir together for 1 minute.
  • Stir tomato paste through the vegetable mixture; cook and stir another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return andouille sausage to the pot along with diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper; stir to combine.
  • Pour chicken broth over the sausage mixture; bring to a boil.
  • Stir rice into the mixture, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook undisturbed until the rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cod to the rice mixture. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until the mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat again to medium-low and cook uncovered another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and fold parsley into the jambalaya to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.6 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1880.1 mg, Sugar 8 g

CAJUN CRAWFISH JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Cajun Crawfish Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HELEN PEAGRAM

Categories     Crawfish

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
40 ml garlic, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
to taste crawfish fat
1 lb crayfish tail
1 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
to taste cayenne pepper
4 cups rice, Cooked

Steps:

  • Saute in margarine the bell pepper, garlic, onion, and celery.
  • Add
  • some of the crawfish fat for flavor.
  • Cook for about 30 minutes over a low fire. Add crawfish tails, green onions, 2 T.
  • chopped parsley, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper , and 4 cup of cooked rice. I sometimes add a small can of stem and pieces mushrooms.
  • Let this steam for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add a little margarine or water if too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4104.3, Fat 101.7, SaturatedFat 60.5, Cholesterol 729.8, Sodium 1172.8, Carbohydrate 654.2, Fiber 19, Sugar 12.2, Protein 126.2

CAJUN SHRIMP AND CRAB JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Cajun Shrimp and Crab Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julieannie

Categories     Crab

Time 1h2m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, pureed
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Lightly coar a large geavy skilled with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add oil and flour and stir consistantly until roux turns deep mahogany brown, about 5 minutes. Add onions, green pepper, celery and bacon; saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Stir in tomatoes in puree, broth, rice and Old Bay seasoning; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until most of liquid is absorbed and rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Fold in shrimp and cook just until shrimp are pink and firm, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently fold in crab; cover and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 183.6, Sodium 563.5, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 34

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh seafood, flavorful Cajun spices, and aromatic vegetables are essential for a delicious jambalaya. Don't skimp on the ingredients, as they will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Season the seafood well: Before adding the seafood to the jambalaya, season it with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the seafood and make it more flavorful.
  • Cook the seafood properly: Seafood cooks quickly, so it's important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery. Cook the seafood just until it is opaque and cooked through.
  • Use a good quality stock: The stock you use for your jambalaya will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Use a flavorful stock, such as chicken or seafood stock. You can also use a combination of stocks for even more flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When adding the rice and other ingredients to the jambalaya, don't overcrowd the pan. Otherwise, the rice will not cook evenly and the jambalaya will be too soupy. Cook the jambalaya in batches if necessary.
  • Let the jambalaya rest before serving: After the jambalaya is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb the liquid.

Conclusion:

Cajun jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal, give this Cajun jambalaya recipe a try.

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