Microwave Shrimp Jambalaya

By Dottiejk

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups onion; finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper; finely chopped
• 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic; minced
• 16 oz tomatoes; undrained
• 1 cup hot water
• 12 oz shrimp (raw, medium-size); shelled and deveined
• 1.2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups ham; cooked and cubed
• 3 cups long-grain white rice

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Mix oil and flour in casserole until smooth. Microwave uncovered 5 to 7
minutes, stirring twice, until roux is medium-brown color. Add onions,
green pepper, and garlic. Coverloosely with waced paper. Microwave 3 - 4
minutes until onions are tender, stirring once. Add tomatoes with their
liquid, the water, shrimp, hot-pepper sauce and black pepper. Cover tightly
with lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave 5 to 8 minutes, stirring once,
until shrimp are barely opaque and just starting to turn pink. Do not
overcook. Stir in salt, ham, and rice. Cover and microwave 3 minutes until
heated through.