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Shrimp Jambalaya

A flavorful, quick shrimp jambalaya with kielbasa, peppers, tomatoes, and rice.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces turkey kielbasa halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 15 ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced turkey kielbasa, chopped onion, and chopped green bell pepper; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the kielbasa is browned.
  3. Add 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice and sauté 2 minutes, stirring to coat the rice in oil and flavors.
  4. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  5. Pour in 1 cup water, the 15-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth, and the undrained 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
  6. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  7. Stir in 1 pound peeled medium shrimp and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; cover and cook 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and let sit 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium broth to control salt level.
  • Shrimp cooks quickly; do not overcook to avoid rubbery texture.
  • Slice kielbasa thin for even cooking.
  • Adjust hot sauce to taste.