JAMBALAYA WITH SHRIMP

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This Creole rice dish is a quick, lower fat version of an old favorite. I've had this recipe for many years, but have modified it for my family's tastes. You can do the same. There's a lot of room for creativity here.

Provided by Jill

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup cooked ham, cut into strips
2 cups peeled and diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups uncooked white rice
3 cups hot chicken broth
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in onions, garlic, and ham; cook and stir until onion is soft. Stir in tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes. Mix in oregano, rice, and broth. Cover, and simmer until just a little liquid remains.
  • Add shrimp, and stir to evenly distribute. Cook for 8 minutes, or until rice is cooked and shrimp turns pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 189.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 353.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Dj Kumar
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This was a great recipe! The jambalaya was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Aiman Zahra
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The jambalaya was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kanwulf Odeh
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This was a great recipe! The jambalaya was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Birdney Hungwe
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I loved this jambalaya! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tera
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This was a great recipe! The jambalaya was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Agha Sayeed
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The jambalaya was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanika Madushani
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This was a great recipe! The jambalaya was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


kazi Taieb
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I made this jambalaya for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


A Kaymarie
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The jambalaya was delicious! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Humaira MAHADI
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This was my first time making jambalaya and it was easier than I thought. The recipe was clear and easy to follow. The jambalaya turned out great! It was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Warraich Baba
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The jambalaya was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice. Overall, I was very happy with this recipe.


Aneela Tayyab
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This jambalaya with shrimp was a hit! The flavors were delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I especially enjoyed the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper. I would definitely make this dish again.