Southern Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Southern Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Olive Oil; 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup long-grain white rice; Chicken Broth; Diced Tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Ground Thyme; Tabasco Sauce; 1 bay leaf; Cooked Ham

Dive into a flavor explosion with this authentic Southern Jambalaya recipe! This stick-to-your-ribs Cajun-style masterpiece is packed with succulent shrimp, savory ham, and vibrant vegetables. Easy to follow instructions guide you to a delicious, comforting meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend feast.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 484.6 kcal

Protein 71g

Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southern Jambalaya

1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Olive Oil
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup long-grain white rice
Chicken Broth
Diced Tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Ground Thyme
Tabasco Sauce
1 bay leaf
Cooked Ham

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How to Make Southern Jambalaya

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the Dutch oven. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), salt, pepper, thyme, Tabasco sauce, and bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the reserved shrimp and diced ham.
Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy your delicious Southern Jambalaya!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

30g

Carbs

11g

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