Shrimp Jambalaya

Name: Shrimp Jambalaya
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups diced onions; 2 cups diced bell pepper, preferably red or yellow; 1/2 cup chopped ham (optional); Salt and black pepper; 1 1/2 to 2 cups parboiled long-grain brown rice (see recipe); 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; Several sprigs fresh thyme; 2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes (canned are fine; drain first); 3 to 4 cups shrimp stock, other stock or water; 2 pounds shrimp, peeled (and deveined, if you like) and cut into pieces if very large; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves or sliced scallions (or both), for garnish.

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: About 1 hour
Rating: 4(729)
Comments: Read comments

This relaxed take on the popular New Orleans shrimp stew comes together in about an hour, so you can get a taste of the Big Easy on a weeknight. Just make a quick slurry of onion, bell pepper, ham, parboiled rice, garlic, cayenne, thyme and tomatoes. Let it simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, cook for a few minutes, and voila. You're done, cher. Just don't forget to season well with salt and pepper and taste as you go.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings

¼cup extra virgin olive oil
2cups diced onions
2cups diced bell pepper, preferably red or yellow
½cup chopped ham (optional)
Salt and black pepper
1½ to 2cups parboiled long-grain brown rice (see recipe)
2tablespoons chopped garlic
½teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
Several sprigs fresh thyme
2cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes (canned are fine; drain first)
3 to 4cups shrimp stock, other stock or water
2pounds shrimp, peeled (and deveined, if you like) and cut into pieces if very large
½cup chopped fresh parsley leaves or sliced scallions (or both), for garnish.

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Preparation

Step 1
Put olive oil in a medium casserole over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper and ham, if using. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and everything begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add rice, garlic, cayenne and thyme, and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until tomatoes begin to break up.
Step 3
Stir in stock. Bring to a boil, turn heat to medium and cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, adding liquid if necessary. Rice should be tender, not soupy.
Step 4
Add shrimp and stir with a fork. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, then cover and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes. Garnish as you like and serve.

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Comments

Tom7 years ago

"Bring to a boil, turn heat to medium and cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender" I have found that putting the rice on a very low flame, covering, and not lifting the cover, the rice is done perfectly in about 14 or 15 minutes. Also, rinse the rice beforehand to ge rid of surface starch

Kimberly Griffith7 years ago

Andouille sausage adds depth of flavor, and so does caramelizing the onions in butter. Otherwise, this is an easy peasy, delicious weekday treat on a winter evening!

me7 years ago

Less stock or more rice

Cara A.6 months ago

No ham (too fatty for one of my diners), but I finished the dish with the juice of two limes for brightness and some smoked paprika for depth. A great easy meal!

Colleen, PA&NJ1 year ago

I used this recipe as a framework; basically I had most of the ingredients already prepared and in the fridge as leftovers. I sauteed onion and green pepper, added the garlic and seasonings. Added already grilled hot and regular sausage, then rice and a can of diced tomatoes, added shrimp for the last few minutes to warm up. The cooked shrimp had been purchased on sale and frozen . I know it wasn't a "fresh" meal, but it was tasty, easily assembled and used up things I already had on hand.

john anderson1 year ago

liked this used anduile sausage instead of ham -gave some good flavors

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