Name: Ham and Shrimp Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, chili powder and pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

This delightfully different jambalaya is lighter than many of the traditional sausage varieties. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover ham. I appreciate how easy it is to prepare, and I love the aroma while it's cooking.

Ham and Shrimp Jambalaya

onion

garlic clove,

vegetable oil

chicken broth

tomatoes

parsley

salt

thyme

cayenne pepper, chili powder and pepper

bay leaf

rice

In a large skillet, cook the ham, onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes longer or until the shrimp turn pink and rice is tender. Discard bay leaf.

<p>Rave reviews from my husband and adult son (and me).  I modified the spice a little by using a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning in lieu of the salt, cayenne, pepper and chili powder.  I also used a cup of trinity veges instead of just onion.  I've been ordered to keep this in our regular meal plan, and my son wants to be around next time to learn how to make it.  :-) </p>

Thanks! This was yum. Goes well with corn on the cobb

I made this dish for friends and they told me their children almost fought over it.  It's a great dish!!

A spicy, filling five-star dish. You can easily customize this for a family or a crowd. I made it according to the directions, though when I make it next time I will omit the salt called for in the recipe as the ham is salty enough. If your ham is not very salty, you may need to add the salt a little at a time until it meets your preference. If you’re not a fan of the spice, you can cut down on, or eliminate, the cayenne or chili powder. I did have to add a little more water as the rice was still a little too firm even after 15 minutes but otherwise, this turned out perfectly.

This is one of my family and friends favorite recipes.  I've made this many times and every time it gets rave reviews.  It's easy and oh so good.  I have also substituted smoked sausage for the ham and that's  wonderful, too.

I have made this many times. Sometimes I have used smoked sausage or kielbasa instead of ham and it is still just as delicious

Very good, I was out of stewed tomatoes, so I used a can of rotel tomatoes and diced a fresh tomatoe. It turned out great.

I wanted to try something different. This hit the spot! I doubled the recipe and only put in 1/8tsp cayenne and did chili powder and pepper to taste because I didn't want it to be too spicy for my 4yr old. I also added mushrooms and left the bay leaf out because I didn't have it on hand. Huge success!

This is a terrific recipe w/ lots of flavour anda little kick.  We used a can of Rotel instead of stewed tomatoes and whole grain brown rice.  Would cut the salt in half next time.  Depending on the size of the shrimp, they will cook quicker than 5 minutes, so watch carefully.  This dish reheats very well.  Yum, yum!

This is a fabulous meal!  Nothing needed to be changed or modified.

Replaced chili powder with blackening seasoning and used diced tomatoes in place of  stewed...great outcome!  Served with cheddar biscuits, yum.  Will make again!!

fabulous.  great tasting and quick. the best combination

Ham and Shrimp Jambalaya

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Taste of Home Editors

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