Seafood Jambalaya

Seafood Jambalaya is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the rich tastes of the sea with a medley of spices, making it a perfect comfort food. This gluten-free version features shrimp and scallops, stewed with vegetables and rice for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

• olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• onion - 1 small, diced
• red bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• celery - 1 stalk, diced
• garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• canned diced tomatoes - 200 grams
• gluten-free chicken broth - 250 ml
• rice (long-grain) - 150 grams
• cooked shrimp - 100 grams
• scallops - 100 grams
• bay leaf - 1
• cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• paprika - 1 teaspoon
• thyme (dried) - 1/2 teaspoon
• salt - to taste
• black pepper - to taste
• fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, gluten-free chicken broth, and rice to the skillet.
5. Stir in the bay leaf, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
7. Add the cooked shrimp and scallops, gently stirring to combine; cook for an additional 5 minutes until seafood is heated through.
8. Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seafood, which support heart health.
• Contains a variety of vegetables providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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