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Shrimp and Ham Jambalaya

By Diana Rattray, About.com

A jambalaya recipe with ham, shrimp, rice, and peppers, along with tomatoes and seasonings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, or combination of red and green bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pound peeled, cleaned, and cooked shrimp

Preparation:

Heat oil over medium heat in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add ham; brown lightly. Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until tender. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, water, rice, bay leaf, salt, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and heat through. Serve with crusty garlic bread or cornbread. Serves 4 to 6.

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