Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Creole Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company’s Creole Shrimp Jambalaya is a Southern-inspired dish featuring succulent shrimp and a flavorful blend of Creole seasonings, all served atop a bed of rice for a hearty and delicious culinary experience.

Make our Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Creole Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Creole Shrimp Jambalaya will taste just like Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.

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Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a quintessential dish of Louisiana Creole and Cajun cuisine, celebrated for its rich and diverse flavors. This one-pot wonder reflects the cultural tapestry of the region, blending influences from Spanish, French, African, and Native American culinary traditions.

At its core, jambalaya is a rice-based dish that combines proteins, vegetables, and spices. There are two primary variations: Creole and Cajun jambalaya. Creole jambalaya, also known as “red jambalaya,” features tomatoes as a key ingredient, giving it a reddish hue. In contrast, Cajun jambalaya, often called “brown jambalaya,” omits the tomatoes, resulting in a darker, heartier dish.

The proteins in jambalaya typically include a combination of andouille sausage, chicken, and seafood like shrimp or crawfish. The vegetables commonly used are the “holy trinity” of Creole and Cajun cooking: onions, bell peppers, and celery, sautéed to build a flavorful base.

The dish is generously seasoned with a blend of spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaves, infusing it with a smoky, spicy, and aromatic profile.

Jambalaya is traditionally cooked in a large, heavy pot, allowing the ingredients to meld together over low heat, creating a complex and satisfying meal. Its popularity extends far beyond Louisiana, as it has become a beloved staple in many parts of the United States, celebrated for its soul-warming and robust flavors. Whether served at a festive gathering or enjoyed at home, jambalaya remains a symbol of the vibrant and diverse culinary heritage of Louisiana.

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Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Creole Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Make our Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Creole Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Creole Shrimp Jambalaya will taste just like Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.

Prep Time45 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Total Time2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cajun and Creole, Southern

Keyword: Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Jambalaya, Shrimp

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled medium fresh Shrimp
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1 Carrot, scraped and cut into thin strips or 1/2 cup shredded Carrots
• 1 cup chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup chopped Green Bell Pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic minced
• One 14 1/2-ounce can whole Tomatoes undrained and chopped
• One 14 1/2-ounce can Chicken Broth
• One 8-ounce can Tomato Sauce
• 1 1/4 cups Water
• 1 cup Long Grain Rice uncooked
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce or other Hot Sauce of choice, to taste

Instructions

• Peel and devein the shrimp.
• Pour oil into a Dutch oven. Place over medium heat.
• When oil is hot and shimmering, add shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
• Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a plate. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill.
• Add carrots, onions, green peppers, celery and garlic to the Dutch oven. Cook stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, rice, salt, thyme, red pepper, chili powder and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.
• Add in the parsley and shrimp. Simmer 10 minutes or until the mixture is thoroughly heated.
• Add hot sauce. Stir and serve.

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