Central Louisiana Jambalaya Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups peeled, uncooked, medium-size fresh or frozen american shrimp
3 onions, finely chopped
2 cups of green onions (tops and bottoms)
1-2 cans can of petite diced tomatoes
2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 package of diced cajun style or smoked sausage (i use smoky hollow cajun style or smoked sausage)
2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breast (can use dark meat, i prefer white)
6 tbsp crisco vegetable oil
2 cups uncooked zatarains rice
3 - 4 cans (10 1/2-oz.) cans beef broth
3 cups water
6 tbsp zatarain's creole seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder (or more depending on your taste)
1 bay leaf
garnish: green onion tops
this recipe can be adjusted for large crowds. this is the recipe i use in the house. i have a large cast iron pot for cooking outside.

Directions:

If frozen, thaw shrimp according to package directions. Devein, if desired, and set aside.
Saute onions and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in a 4-qt. cast iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned. Stir in rice and next 5 ingredients.
Bake, covered, at 325° for 50 minutes. (Do not remove lid or stir.)
Remove from oven, and stir in shrimp. Bake, covered, 10 more minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	638.59 Kcal (2674 kJ)
Calories from fat	287.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.98g	49%
Cholesterol	91.54mg	31%
Sodium	2645.97mg	110%
Potassium	480.65mg	10%
Total Carbs	66.65g	22%
Sugars	4.22g	17%
Dietary Fiber	3.71g	15%
Protein	24g	48%
Vitamin C	47mg	78%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	15.4mg	86%
Calcium	99.8mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.37 Kcal (592 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.08g	49%
Cholesterol	20.27mg	31%
Sodium	585.77mg	110%
Potassium	106.41mg	10%
Total Carbs	14.76g	22%
Sugars	0.93g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	15%
Protein	5.31g	48%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	78%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	3.4mg	86%
Calcium	22.1mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

14.7

Points
17

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Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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