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Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe


Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
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Jumbo shrimp, with rice and veggies, plus a tantalizing sauce, make this a dinner delight you'll want to make often.

Chefelaine

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Ingredients
  • 15 to 20 raw jumbo shrimp
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
  • pinch each of saffron and red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 lemon plus lemon wedges
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Directions
  1. slowly thaw shrimp and refrigerate until ready to use
  2. heat oil in large skillet over medium flame
  3. add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, saffron and hot pepper flakes
  4. cook until golden (about 5 minutes)
  5. stir in the rice until the grains are shiny and coated
  6. pour in tomato juice, broth and lemon juice
  7. bring to boiling
  8. cover
  9. reduce heat & simmer 15 minutes
  10. increase heat to medium and add corn & green pepper
  11. cover & cook another 5 minutes
  12. stir in the shrimp, and cook, covered, about 2 minutes
  13. let stand 5 minutes
  14. Sprinkle with onion and pour lemon juice over top.
  15. Serve with a lemon wedge

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Another great one here my friend. 5 forks for sure and this one is bookmarked...


Not bad for a northerner. LOL Thanks for the post Elaine :)


Sounds terrific, Chef!!! Thanks! :)


Sounds good Chef! Love this.


Looks and sounds fantastic! Love jambalaya, thanks!


This sounds great! If I don't have saffron can I substitute something else, or just leaqve it out?


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