Ingredients for Healthy Shrimp Jambalaya
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Garlic Clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- Basmati Rice
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus 1 lemon for garnish
- Frozen Corn
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- Lemon
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
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How to Make Healthy Shrimp Jambalaya
- Thaw shrimp completely according to package instructions and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir until each grain is shiny and coated with the oil and spices (about 1 minute).
- Pour in tomato juice and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium; stir in frozen corn and chopped green pepper.
- Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shrimp and cook, covered, until heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice from the lemon and sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
50 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
5g
Carbs
18g
