Creole Shrimp Jamalaya

Description: Make and share this Creole Shrimp Jamalaya recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 lb cooked ham, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and coppped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

Steps:

1. Take tails off shrimp and set aside.
2. Stir together vegetable oil and flour in a large pot.
3. Cook over medium high heat stirring constantly for 12-15 minutes or until roux is caramel-colored.
4. Add ham, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and onion.
5. Saute 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, parsley, red pepper flakes, and creole seasoning; bring to a boil.
7. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
8. Stir in shrimp, cover, and cook 5 more minutes or just until shrimp turns pink.