How to make it

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

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  • artist92543 14 years ago
    This sounds great! If I don't have saffron can I substitute something else, or just leaqve it out?
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    juels ate it and said...
    Looks and sounds fantastic! Love jambalaya, thanks!
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    gapeach55 ate it and said...
    Sounds good Chef! Love this.
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    sharyl4 ate it and said...
    Sounds terrific, Chef!!! Thanks! :)
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    donman ate it and said...
    Not bad for a northerner. LOL Thanks for the post Elaine :)
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    " It was excellent "
    chefmeow ate it and said...
    Another great one here my friend. 5 forks for sure and this one is bookmarked...
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