Prawn and Chorizo Jambalaya Recipe

Prawn and Chorizo Jambalaya is a hearty and flavorful dish, packed with healthy ingredients like prawns, chorizo, vegetables and rice. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a family dinner on the weekend. Try making it now for a satisfying and delicious meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine American, Cajun

Servings4 servings

Calories (per serving)522.89 kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
125 g (1.1 cups) chorizo diced
250 g (1 cups) king prawns
1 onion finely chopped
1 green bell pepper finely chopped
2 celery stalks finely chopped
5 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp red chilli flakes
2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
300 g (1.6 cups) white rice
8 cherry tomatoes quartered
1 litre vegetable stock
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 lemon garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a pan or casserole, fry chorizo for 5 minutes.
Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery, cook for 8 minutes.
Stir in paprika, cumin, chilli flakes, and thyme, cook for 1 minute.
Add rice and toast for 5 minutes.
Stir in cherry tomatoes and stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
Stir in prawns and season.
Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 522.89kcalCarbohydrates: 72.15gProtein: 20.66gFat: 16.22gSaturated Fat: 4.09gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.25gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.59gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 98.28mgSodium: 1956.76mgPotassium: 441.39mgFiber: 3.37gSugar: 4.4gVitamin A: 1918.45IUVitamin B1: 0.13mgVitamin B2: 0.12mgVitamin B3: 3.23mgVitamin B5: 1.14mgVitamin B6: 0.45mgVitamin B12: 0.69µgVitamin C: 30.43mgVitamin D: 0.06µgVitamin E: 2.8mgVitamin K: 10.89µgCalcium: 97.78mgCopper: 0.39mgFolate: 38.47µgIron: 3.27mgManganese: 1.16mgMagnesium: 53.73mgPhosphorus: 286.5mgSelenium: 30.96µgZinc: 1.82mgNet Carbohydrates: 68.78g

Data source: USDA

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How Long Does Prawn And Chorizo Jambalaya Last?

Method	Duration
Fridge	3 to 4 days
Freezer	1 month

How To Reheat Prawn And Chorizo Jambalaya?

Learn more about reheating prawns and reheating jambalaya.

Method	Duration
Microwave	2 minutes
Oven	5 minutes

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