The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya
The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya brings a mellow, buttery roux together with Creole aromatics and gentle heat from cayenne and black pepper. Flaky snapper and earthy brown rice soak up tomato-rich broth, while filé powder and warm spices add depth and a hint of smoke. Serve this hearty, coastal-style rice dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, and whisk constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until a thick, paste-like roux forms.
- 2
Stir the file powder, garlic, green onions, onions, and green bell pepper into the roux.
- 3
Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir the tomatoes into the mixture. Season the mixture with black pepper, cayenne pepper, allspice, cloves, salt, and the bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Pour in the mushroom broth, and stir in the rice. Add more broth if needed to cover all the ingredients. Bring to a boil, and stir in the snapper. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender.
- Calories 348.31 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 17.56 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 54.16 g 20%
- Total Fat 7.03 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.01 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.54 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 239.98 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 4.88 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.43 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 99.64 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 508.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 65.32 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 11.73 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 348.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 348.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya healthy?
- The Captain's Renowned Red Snapper Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 348.31 calories and 17.56 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 239.98 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.01 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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