creole jambalaya

Name: Creole Jambalaya
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil; 1 tablespoon(s) creole seasoning; 12 ounce(s) cajun style andouille smoked pork sausage (chef bruce aidells); 1/2 pound(s) boneless chicken, cut up in 1 inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 stick(s) celery ribs, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) red and yellow bell pepper, chopped; 3 clove(s) fresh garlic, smashed & cut up; 28 ounce(s) tomatoes, cut into chunks, slightly crushed and retain all seeds, juices.; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 1 tablespoon(s) crystal hot sauce; 2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 2-1/2 cup(s) chicken broth (stock or boullion will work here); 1 pound(s) wild shrimp, shelled & deveined (you can buy this in the freezer section if they do not have fresh); 1-1/4 cup(s) uncooked white rice, rinsed and clean; 1 teaspoon(s) file powder (optional) hard to find product; - parsley (for garnish)

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Lynda Hayes

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Updated on Jun 16, 2012

In 1978 my dad took our family to New Orleans. It was the first time I had "creole" food. Fresh gulf shrimp,crawdads, beignets, and of course Jambalaya. If your like me and like your food fresh, well seasoned and with a little kick, you will love this homemade jambalaya. Have your tall glass of ice tea ready!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method ---

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
12 ounces cajun style andouille smoked pork sausage (chef bruce aidells)
1/2 pound boneless chicken, cut up in 1 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3 sticks celery ribs, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red and yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic, smashed & cut up
28 ounces tomatoes, cut into chunks, slightly crushed and retain all seeds, juices.
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon crystal hot sauce
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2-1/2 cup chicken broth (stock or boullion will work here)
1 pound wild shrimp, shelled & deveined (you can buy this in the freezer section if they do not have fresh)
1-1/4 cup uncooked white rice, rinsed and clean
1 teaspoon file powder (optional) hard to find product
- parsley (for garnish)

How To Make creole jambalaya

Step 1

I cut all my meat and vegetables chunky style for this dish, keep them all about the same size. Heat 1 Tb of the oil in Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and andouille sausage together, along with creole seasoning. When chicken is browned, remove all the meat with a slotted spoon, and set aside, about 10 minutes. Leave all bits of meat and juice in pot.

Step 2

Add remaining TB of oil in same pot, add your onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic saute' until tender. Stir in tomatoes, red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce and file' powder (optional). Add in chicken and andouille sausage that was previously cooked. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3

Stir in the chicken broth and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked. Add shrimp and cook 5 more minutes until they are cook through and turn white.
Step 4

You can serve this as an appetizer for a large family dinner, or as a meal. Use parsley to garnish, and make sure you leave the bottle of hot sauce on the table for your guests to add a bit more if they like it hot! Enjoy!
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