The Captain's Famous Jambalaya

The Captain's Famous Jambalaya
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    97

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Louisiana with this rich and flavorful jambalaya! A symphony of savory vegetables, aromatic spices, and succulent snapper, simmered to perfection. Serve with crusty French bread for soaking up every last drop of deliciousness, and don't forget a dash of your favorite hot sauce!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    44 g
  • Cholesterol
    29 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    705 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, until a thick, golden-brown roux forms. This is the foundation of the jambalaya's rich flavor. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the file powder, minced garlic, green onions, chopped onions, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the chopped tomatoes and season the mixture with black pepper, cayenne pepper, allspice, cloves, salt, and the bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well combined and the tomatoes have broken down slightly, 10-15 minutes. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour in the mushroom broth and stir in the uncooked brown rice. If needed, add more broth to ensure all the ingredients are submerged. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil, then gently stir in the red snapper pieces. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender and the snapper is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. (60 minutes)

For a deeper, smokier flavor, consider adding a 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika along with the other spices.
Feel free to substitute the red snapper with other firm white fish like cod or grouper.
If you don't have mushroom broth, chicken or vegetable broth can be used as a substitute. However, mushroom broth provides a unique umami flavor.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preference. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or omit it altogether.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 32 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Alexane Erdman

    I substituted shrimp for the snapper, and it was still delicious! The mushroom broth added a great depth of flavor.

  • Davon Braun

    I've made jambalaya before, but this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The snapper was perfectly cooked, and the spices were spot-on. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Jazmyn Romaguera

    This jambalaya recipe is fantastic! The roux was easy to make, and the flavors were incredible. My family loved it!

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