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Louisiana Jambalaya Recipe

This Louisiana Jambalaya recipe is a family favorite, inspired by a Louisiana neighbor's culinary expertise! Enjoy a flavorful and customizable rice dish – perfect for both spice lovers and those who prefer a milder kick. Season your own portion for personalized heat! Easily adjust the spice level by adding or omitting jalapeños and controlling the amount of cayenne pepper. This Creole classic is ready in under 90 minutes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 343.4 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Louisiana Jambalaya

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How to Make Louisiana Jambalaya

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 cloves garlic (minced) for 5 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 stalks celery (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 5 whole cloves.
  3. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in 1 pound cooked crabmeat.
  5. Add 2 cups of water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Add 1 ½ cups long-grain rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Gently stir in 1 pound cooked shrimp. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Add cayenne pepper to taste (optional). Serve immediately.
  8. Optional: Add 1-2 jalapeños (seeded and minced) in step 2 for extra heat.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

20g

Carbs

9g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Main Dish Rice Seafood American Southern United States Easy Holiday Event Low Fat Shrimp Crab Creole Dietary One Dish Meal Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Pasta Rice And Grains Shellfish Kwanzaa 4 Hours Or Less