---
title: Shrimp Jambalaya
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-jambalaya-54beb1116ced6ea94d8b456b
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
- Shellfish
tags: []
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1500
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 560
  protein: 38
  fat: 9
  carbohydrates: 81
  fiber: 7
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Seafood%20Recipes/Shrimp/shrimp-jambalaya.avif"
---
Using a #knife{}, halve, peel, and finely chop @yellow onion{2%unit}. Core, seed, and remove the white veins from @green bell pepper{2%unit}; cut into thin strips, then cube. Cut @celery{2%stalk} into 1/2-inch pieces. Thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}.

![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Heat 1 tablespoon @olive oil{2%tbsp}(divided) in a #pot{} over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and half the green bell pepper. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Cook for about ~{5%minutes} until softened.

![Step 3](step-3.jpg)
Add @rice{1.5%cup}, @cumin{2%tsp}, @chili powder{2%tsp}, and a pinch of @cayenne pepper{2%tsp} (careful, it's spicy!). Cook for ~{1%minute}, stirring, to toast.

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Add @diced tomatoes{2%can}, @veggie stock concentrate{2%unit}, and @water{2%cup}. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes (~{20%minutes}), stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.

![Step 5](step-5.jpg)
Season @shrimp{20%oz} with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and remaining bell pepper to the pot and stir. Cook for about 3-5 minutes (~{5%minutes}), until shrimp are pink and opaque in the center.

Serve the jambalaya with a sprinkle of scallions on top!