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jazzy seafood jambalaya

Name: jazzy seafood jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lb crab meat; 1 cup long-grain rice; 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp hot sauce; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Cook the seafood separately or add it in the last 5 minutes — shrimp overcooks in seconds and crab falls apart. Long-grain rice needs undisturbed steam. Lift the lid before 20 minutes and the whole batch turns to glue.

Serves

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Cost

Moderate

Calories

400

Carbs

40g

Protein

30g

Fat

15g

Flavor Profile

🍤 Spicy and succulent from the shrimp

🦀 Sweet and rich from the crab

🌶️ Smoky and bold from the Cajun spices

🍚 Hearty and satisfying from the rice

🧄 Fragrant and savory from the garlic and onions

Ingredients

🍤 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

🦀 1/2 lb crab meat

🍚 1 cup long-grain rice

🍅 1 can diced tomatoes

🧴 2 tbsp olive oil

🌶️ 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

🌶️ 1 bell pepper, diced

🧅 1 onion, diced

🥄 2 cups chicken broth

🌶️ 1 tbsp hot sauce

🌿 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and diced tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes. Add rice, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Add shrimp and crab, stir to combine, and cook 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

🧬 Food Science

Jambalaya is a classic dish from Louisiana with African, Spanish, and French influences. The seafood in this dish, like shrimp and crab, is rich in omega-3s, which can help reduce inflammation and promote heart health.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a glass of crisp white wine or a cold beer to balance the spice.

🍽️ Pair with a side of roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad.