Shrimp Jambalaya
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • Oil
  • 4 large onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 pounds [1 kg] large fresh shrimps, shelled and deveined
  • 3 cups [750 ml] water
  • 2 cups [500 ml] raw long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup [125 ml] green onions, chopped
  • Salt
  • Red pepper
  • Black pepper
  • In a large heavy skillet, pour enough oil to cover the bottom.
  • Sautee onions and garlic until translucent and golden brown.
  • Add shrimps and water; bring to boil.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Wash rice; add to shrimp mixture along with green onions; add salt, red and black pepper to taste.
  • Stir gently; cook over high heat until water is almost all evaporated and rice starts to enlarge.
  • Lower heat.
  • Cover and cook for approximately 20 minutes, until shrimps are tender but still firm.