Quick and Easy Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

This shrimp jambalaya recipe is quick and easy to prepare, but still is packed with the traditional Louisiana Cajun/Creole flavor you are accustomed to. I like to prepare this jambalaya recipe a day in advance because the leftovers taste so great.

Like any great tasting Louisiana style dish, this recipe for shrimp jambalaya has onions, celery and green peppers. Try serving jambalaya as a side dish or as your main course.

Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

3 tablespoons oil or shortening
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup celery, sliced
1 - 28 ounce can tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
salt to taste
2 1/2 cups water
2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined
hot sauce to taste
2 cups uncooked rice

1. Cook rice according to package directions.

2. Heat oil in a heavy pot. Add the flour and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture turns darkish brown. This will take about 15 minutes.

3. Stir in onions, peppers, garlic and celery. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in salt and water. Simmer until vegetables are soft. Add the shrimp and cook covered until the shrimp are pink. This just takes a few minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp. Add hot sauce for flavoring, a few drops at a time.

4. Serve the shrimp mixture over hot cooked rice.

This jambalaya recipe comes from Karen Ciancio. She has a wonderful cooking and recipe site called www.cookingnook.com. Have a look.

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