Ingredients
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4 tablespoons butter
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6 ounces smoked ham, diced
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1 red bell pepper, finely diced
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½ cup finely diced celery
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4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
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1 fresh jalapeño pepper, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced (Optional)
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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3 tablespoons flour
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3 ½ cups cold chicken broth
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¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 pound small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 pinch salt, or to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
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Melt butter over medium heat in a deep frying pan. Stir in diced ham and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in red bell pepper, celery, white portions of green onion, jalapeño pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
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Stir in flour; cook and stir until flour is no longer gritty, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce; increase heat to medium-high. Simmer until vegetables are soft and liquid is reduced and thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Stir in shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Garnish with green parts of green onions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
236 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 236 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 155mg | 52% |
Sodium 1422mg | 62% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 19g | 39% |
Vitamin C 40mg | 44% |
Calcium 43mg | 3% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 318mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.