Mom's Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

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Mom's Shrimp Jambalaya
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Directions:

  1. Cook rice separately.
  2. Chop shrimp and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in heavy pot. Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. Cook uncovered over medium heat until onions are wilted.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for about 15 minutes.
  5. Add 1.5 cups water. Season to taste with salt, black and cayenne pepper. Add sugar and cook uncovered over medium heat for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until oil floats to the top.
  6. Add shrimp; continue cooking and stirring another 20 minutes.
  7. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water and add to pan; cook another 5 minutes.
  8. Mix it with previously-cooked rice. Add green onion tops. Mix well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 832.95 Kcal (3487 kJ)
Calories from fat 547.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60.86g 94%
Cholesterol 52.61mg 18%
Sodium 1056.06mg 44%
Potassium 386.54mg 8%
Total Carbs 60.98g 20%
Sugars 5.14g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5.07g 20%
Protein 13.4g 27%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 10.6mg 59%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 238.86 Kcal (1000 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.45g 94%
Cholesterol 15.09mg 18%
Sodium 302.83mg 44%
Potassium 110.84mg 8%
Total Carbs 17.49g 20%
Sugars 1.47g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 20%
Protein 3.84g 27%
Vitamin C 7mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 3mg 59%
Calcium 15.2mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.9
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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