Ham and Shrimp Jambalaya

This recipe for ham and shrimp jambalaya has been passed down through multiple generations and still maintains it's "family-favorite" status.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 511 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ bay leaf
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup rice
• 1 pound shrimp, shelled and cut into thirds
• ½ pound cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beef broth, tomatoes, rice, parsley, garlic, salt, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and bay leaf; cover skillet, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender and flavors blend, about 40 minutes.

Step 2

Mix shrimp and ham into rice mixture and simmer until shrimp is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.