The Captain's Famous Jambalaya

The Captain's Famous Jambalaya
Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Cajun food. Try making The Captain's Famous Jambalayan at home. This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 267 calories, 16g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have bay leaf, cayenne pepper, onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
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Mix in flour, and whisk constantly 2 to 3 minutes, until a thick paste-like roux has formed.
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Stir file powder, garlic, green onions, onions and green bell pepper into the roux. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the mixture. Season mixture with black pepper, cayenne pepper, allspice, cloves, salt and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Pour in mushroom broth, and mix in rice. Increase amount of broth to cover all ingredients, if necessary. Bring to a boil, and mix in snapper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, or until rice is tender.
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Recommended wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Rose Wine, Albarino

Sauvignon Blanc, rosé Wine, and Albarino are great choices for Jambalaya. These low-tannin, lower alcohol wines will complement the heat in spicy cajun dishes, instead of making your mouth burn more. One wine you could try is Santan Ema Select Terroir Sauvignon Blanc. It has 4.6 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.
Santa Ema Select Terroir Sauvignon Blanc
Santa Ema Select Terroir Sauvignon Blanc
Bright straw-yellow, this Sauvignon Blanc has intense aromas of fresh citrus fruits accompanied by notes of apples and pears. It is a fresh young wine with good balance and pleasing acidity.Pair with mild-flavored fish, shellfish, ceviche, and fresh cheeses.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 55 m.
Servings8
Health Score18
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