Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 ounces diced, smoked ham
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt added diced tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- Hot pepper sauce
Directions
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over a medium heat. Add the onion, peppers and garlic and saute until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in the next 11 ingredients, salt through the diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is done and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add the shrimp and cook, covered, for 5 minutes more, or until shrimp is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with hot pepper sauce.
Serves: 4
Calories: 440
Total Fat: 9 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Protein: 38 grams
Total carbohydrates: 50 grams
Sugar: 7 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Cholesterol: 190 milligrams
Sodium: 1040 milligrams
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By kritter95_1807965
oakley, CA
on April 18, 2013
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One of my most favorite recipies! Love all the fresh peppers and low calories! I make it at least once a month!
By KendallToledo
on February 06, 2013
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I'm not a big fan of shellfish but I made this with my husband in mind. He absolutely loves shrimp, prawns, anything that comes from the sea. I liked it OK, but honestly it reminded me of a boxed jambalaya mix. I'll make it again, but not for a while.
By nortiz78_9582187
Riverside,Ca
on January 31, 2013
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This was a very savory dish, great flavors. My husband loved it . I will make it again for sure.
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