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Shrimp Jambalaya
Savory, meaty and full of tomato and veggie flavors this Shrimp Jambalaya recipe is enhanced with bacon bits and makes an easy skillet meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 516kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 3 tablespoons onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons celery chopped
- 3 tablespoons green pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 29 ounces petite tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 3 cups rice cooked
- 1 pound shrimp cooked
Fry bacon, do not drain the skillet.
4 slices bacon
Add onion, celery, green bell pepper and parsley. Cook and stir until onion is translucent and tender.
3 tablespoons onion, 3 tablespoons celery, 3 tablespoons green pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley
Add flour and stir until slightly brown.
1 tablespoon flour
Add tomatoes, salt, cayenne and chili powder. Cook slowly until thick, about 10 minutes.
29 ounces petite tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, pinch cayenne pepper
Add cooked rice and shrimp. Stir well. Add seasonings like a few flakes of cayenne pepper if desired to suit your taste.
3 cups rice, 1 pound shrimp
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 3mg