Classic Favorite

Shrimp Jambalaya

Roasted Okra and Crisp French Bread
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz) pkg jambalaya mix
  • 1 (32-oz) carton less sodium chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp salt free Cajun seasoning
  • 1½ lb peeled and deveined, medium size raw shrimp

Instructions

  1. Combine jambalaya mix and broth in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, Worcestershire, and Cajun seasoning. Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours; add shrimp.
  3. Cover and cook 30 minutes to 1 hour more or until shrimp turn pink.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 lb okra, halved lengthwise
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 (14-oz) French bread
  • ¼ cup butter, softened

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Toss okra with oil, and spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 15 minutes or until browned.
  3. Place bread directly on oven rack, and bake 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Serve with softened butter.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
252
293
545
Fat (g) 3 12 15
Sat. Fat (g) 0 6 6
Protein (g) 20 9 29
Carb (g) 36 40 76
Fiber (g) 3 4 7
Sodium (mg) 1016 658 1674
T. Sugs (g) 3 4 7
A. Sugs (g) 0 1 1

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