shrimp jumbalaya

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tsp margarine 1/2 cup chopped Celery1 small Onions, chopped 1 chopped Green Peppers (bell peppers)1 can (15oz) Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added1 1/2 cup Vegetable Cooking Stock2/3 Brown Rice1/2 tsp Basil1/2 tsp Thyme, ground 1/2 tsp Garlic powderGround Pepper, black, to taste1 tsp Hot Pepper Sauce2 Bay Leaf1 lb Shrimp
Directions
Sweat the celery onion and pepper in margarine. Stir in tomatoes, broth, uncooked rice, basil, thyme, garlic powder, peper, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or till rice is tender. Stir in shrimp and heat until shrimp is cooked thourghly. Discard bay leaf.
For a vegitarian version exlude the meat and it is still fantastic.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOLLYGG.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 143.2
  • Total Fat: 2.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 147.3 mg
  • Sodium: 334.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 17.5 g

Member Reviews
  • KNOBLE0309
    this was very good tasting, but it did not feed 6 people. - 2/1/11
  • CHOCOLATA37
    This was do delicious. I added a bit more spice and a can of black beans then served it with cornbread. FAB! I will be making this again :) - 1/27/11
  • CD7165793
    This one is a BIG hit with the family. And it's extra good the next day for lunch. - 5/28/10
  • AUBSUNIQUE
    Can this recipe be made in the crockpot? I am just not at home all day but like dinner to be done when I come home:) - 3/13/10
  • MEGANEE
    Great tasting and very easy to make! I served it with some sour cream and everyone loved it. - 1/26/10
  • GRSANDON
    I'm going to try it tonight for Mardi Gras!! - 2/24/09