SHRIMP JAMBALAYA

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This relaxed take on the popular New Orleans shrimp stew comes together in about an hour, so you can get a taste of the Big Easy on a weeknight. Just make a quick slurry of onion, bell pepper, ham, parboiled rice, garlic, cayenne, thyme and tomatoes. Let it simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, cook for a few minutes, and voila. You're done, cher. Just don't forget to season well with salt and pepper and taste as you go.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups diced onions
2 cups diced bell pepper, preferably red or yellow
1/2 cup chopped ham (optional)
Salt and black pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cups parboiled long-grain brown rice (see recipe)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
Several sprigs fresh thyme
2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes (canned are fine; drain first)
3 to 4 cups shrimp stock, other stock or water
2 pounds shrimp, peeled (and deveined, if you like) and cut into pieces if very large
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves or sliced scallions (or both), for garnish.

Steps:

Put olive oil in a medium casserole over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper and ham, if using. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and everything begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
Add rice, garlic, cayenne and thyme, and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until tomatoes begin to break up.
Stir in stock. Bring to a boil, turn heat to medium and cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, adding liquid if necessary. Rice should be tender, not soupy.
Add shrimp and stir with a fork. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, then cover and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes. Garnish as you like and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 349, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 892 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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