Fast Shrimp Jambalaya with Wild Rice

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This fast and flavorful shrimp jambalaya with wild rice recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Packed with bold Cajun flavors, tender shrimp, and hearty wild rice, this dish is sure to impress. The combination of spices, vegetables, and protein creates a harmonious balance of taste and texture. Whether you're a fan of Cajun cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is a must-try.

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Fast shrimp jambalaya with wild rice recipe details

Fast shrimp jambalaya with wild rice recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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A quick-cooking take on the New Orleans favorite, jambalaya.
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 ounce turkey sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (7 ounce) box wild rice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 45 mins

1. Place bacon in a large cold skillet, then place over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping frequently, until bacon is crispy. Drain on a paper towel and reserve. Saute the sausage in the rendered bacon fat over medium heat for about 5 minutes to brown, then remove to paper towel.
2. Cook the onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery in the bacon and sausage fat remaining in the skillet for about 5 minutes until tender. Then add remaining ingredients, except for shrimp. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes to cook rice.
3. Once rice has absorbed the liquid, combine mixture with the sausage, bacon, and the shrimp. Cook for 5 more minutes until shrimp turn pink. Serve.