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Shrimp Jambalaya

Shrimp Jambalaya

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on January 20, 2015
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This dish kicks off with the Cajun "Holy Trinity": celery, onion, and bell pepper. Rice ist cooked in a richt tomatoe sauce for the ultimate flavor bomb. We added juicy shrimp, but sausage or chicken would go equally well in this classic dish.

Allergens:
Shellfish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time40 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains: Shellfish)

¾ cup

Rice

1 unit

Yellow Onion

1 stalk

Celery

1 teaspoon

Cayenne Pepper

1 can

Diced Tomatoes

1 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Chili Powder

2 unit

Scallions

1 unit

Green Bell Pepper

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon

Olive Oil

unit

Salt

unit

Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories560 kcal
Energy (kJ)2343 kJ
Fat9 g
Carbohydrate81 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein38 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Knife
Pot
Pan

Instructions

1

Halve, peel, and finely chop the onion. Core, seed, and remove the white veins from the bell pepper. Cut into thin strips, then cube. Cut the celery into 1/2-inch pieces. Thinly slice the scallions.

Roast vegetables
2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and half the green bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.

Add rice
3

Add the rice, cumin, chili powder, and pinch of cayenne pepper (careful, it's spicy!). Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, to toast.

Add tomatoes and boil the rice
4

Add the tomatoes, stock concentrate, and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add the seasoned shrimp
5

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and remaining bell pepper to the rice and stir. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque in the center.

6

Serve the jambalaya with a sprinkle of scallions on top!

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