SHRIMP JAMBALAYA

FOR THE RICE:
1 cup long grain white rice
1 1⁄2 cups water
1 cup water
FOR THE JAMBALAYA:
1 (14 to 15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1⁄2 cup chicken broth
1⁄2 pound precooked ham, diced
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1⁄2 cup chopped celery
1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon basil
1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 pound precooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (added last)

TO PREPARE THE RICE:
Combine rice and 1 1⁄ 2 cups water in a metal bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Open cooker and set rice aside to steam.

TO PREPARE THE JAMBALAYA:
Remove rack and water from cooker. Add remaining ingredients, except shrimp, to cooker; stir well. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once (see note*).

Stir shrimp into mixture in cooker; cook uncovered over medium heat until shrimp is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

CAUTION:
FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL! Operating the cooker without cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker.

*NOTE:
If the instructions state, "Cool cooker at once," cool the pressure cooker under a running water faucet or pour cold water over it, or place it in a pan of cold water until pressure is completely reduced. Note: Do not set hot cooker in a molded sink as it could damage the sink. Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped. If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker. Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops. After pressure has been completely reduced, remove the pressure regulator. Always remove the pressure regulator before opening the cover.

Makes 6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Presto 4 or 6 quart Pressure Cooker Manual, 2006

Category:  Main Dishes, Fish, Shellfish
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