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Grilled Seafood Jambalaya Foil Packs

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 29, 2015
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This version of jambalaya is grilled in foil packets, resulting in a tender stew with a slight smoky flavor.

Grilled Seafood Jambalaya Foil Packs

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
  • 1 lb sea scallops, thawed if frozen
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic and onions, undrained
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 6 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Cook rice in water as directed on package. In large bowl, mix cooked rice and remaining ingredients. Place 1/6 of mixture (dividing shrimp and scallops evenly) on center of each sheet.
  • Step 
    2
    Bring up 2 sides of foil over shrimp mixture so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
  • Step 
    3
    Place packets on grill over low heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 6 minutes, until shrimp are pink.
  • Step 
    4
    To serve, cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition

300 Calories
2g Total Fat
25g Protein
45g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
15
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Potassium
530mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
15%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
3g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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