Jambalaya With Shrimp Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 07, 2003

Excellent basic jimbalaya recipe. Easy to add additional ingredients if you wish. In addition to the shrimp and ham, I added pre-cooked skinless chicken thighs, scallops, and sweet italian sausage. For a bit more Cajun "kick", I also added Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic herb spice, and 1 tbsp of Emeril's "Bam!" spice. Wonderful! This is a keeper!

—JOANOH

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 24, 2011

It needs WAY MORE seasoning... My rice didn't cook all the way through, but I did one and a half recipes, so it may not multiply well.

—CHICKEYMOMMA

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71 Ratings

Nov 22, 2005

Fantastic! This was my first time making jambalaya and I loved it. As per some of the reviews, it needed extra liquid for the rice, but since I didn't have extra broth, I just added water as needed (about one and a half cups). I spiced it up with half a habanero, a little cayenne and some red pepper flakes. So easy to make and I only had to dirty one pot :)

—linda

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Jun 18, 2003

I am from South Louisiana and I think that this dish needed some more flavor. Turned out bland and mushy.

—JOVANNA SIMON

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Feb 03, 2005

My husband really enjoyed this, and surprisingly my kids did too. I am not a fan of Cajun food, but I ate it and it wasn't too spicy. I didn't have the ham on-hand, so I used 1 lb. beef smoked sausage, and I also added gumbo vegetables and some Cajun seasoning. Also I used brown rice and it was just as good. We will make this one again; thanks!

—JLPONC

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Jun 13, 2006

Tried it and absolutely loved it. The family has requested it again! Jill - you said there was a lot of room to mess with the recipe. It is great just like it is! Thanks for sharing this with us.

—Barbara

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Jan 14, 2004

I modified this recipe by using only 1 cup of rice, added 1/2 c celery and 1/2 red pepper to onions & butter. Then I added cajun seasoning, Lowery's seasoned salt, fresh oregano, fresh basil and a big splash of jalapeno sauce. My family thought it was a great recipe. I'll try it again.

—SASPIRILLA

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Nov 30, 2010

This was really good! It will become a regular dish in my house!

—mockmm

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Nutrition

Calories
390 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
47.5 g
15%

Cholesterol
190 mg
63%

Fat
8.5 g
13%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
28.1 g
56%

Sodium
353 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Jambalaya With Shrimp

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 390
** Calories from Fat: 76

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 8.5g 13 %
** Saturated Fat 4.2g 21 %
** Cholesterol 190mg 63 %
** Sodium 353mg 14 %
** Potassium 407mg 11 %
** Total Carbohydrates 47.5g 15 %
** Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
** Protein 28.1g 56 %
** Sugars 3.5g
** Vitamin A 18 %
** Vitamin C 17 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 65 %
** Thiamin 37 %
** Niacin 92 %
** Vitamin B6 16 %
** Magnesium 23 %
** Folate 71 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.