Jersey Jambalaya
A simple East Coast–style jambalaya with shrimp, rice, tomatoes, green beans, and mushrooms, simmered with thyme and a touch of Tabasco for a quick, flavorful skillet meal.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the rice according to the package directions, but stop the cooking 10 minutes before it’s done. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil until it shimmers in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and onion and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begins to turn pink. Add the tomatoes, beans with mushrooms, 2/3 cup water, the salt, pepper, thyme, and Tabasco. Bring to a boil, separating the frozen vegetables. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the partly cooked rice. Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes, until the rice is done.
Notes
Jersey Jambalaya is a delicious recipe that goes well on rice. I don’t know if this recipe is actually from New Jersey, but it’s a simplified East Coast version of the New Orleans classic. For the sake of convenience, the frozen green beans with mushrooms are an acceptable substitute for fresh vegetables.
Contributed By: Celebrity Chef Charles Mattocks
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