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Low Sodium Shrimp Jambalaya
Christopher Lower

Low Sodium Shrimp Jambalaya

A low sodium version of this cajun classic makes it a savory comfort dish
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Entree, Everyday Meal, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Salt Free Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/8 tsp Thyme
  • 1/8 tsp Cumin
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
For The Low Sodium Shrimp Jambalaya
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup Celery chopped
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock No Salt Added (Swanson's is lowest)
  • 1 1/2 cups Long Grain Rice uncooked
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning recipe above
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp peeled, deveined, & cooked
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Green Onion chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper cored, seeded, and chopped

Method
 

To Make The Salt Free Cajun Seasoning
  1. Add all of the spices to a small jar or seal-able container. place the lid on tightly and shake until blended. You can make larger batches and keep in a sealed container on your spice rack.
To Make The Low Sodium Shrimp Jambalaya
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat
  2. Add the red onion , celery. and bell pepper (known in the south as "the Trinity" or Mirepoix) and saute 3-5 minutes until they are tender.
  3. Add the stock, rice, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil. 
  4. Reduce heat to low. Cover the pan and cook until rice is tender (about 20 minutes, taste at the end to make sure).
  5. Now stir in the shrimp, tomatoes, and green onions. Stir them through until they are thoroughly heated. Serve Immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 2g

Notes

You can store any leftovers for 3-4 days in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
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