jambalaya with shrimp
I got this recipe from the New Orleans School of Cooking in the 90s. What a fun class it was!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 ounces smoked sausage (andouille or similar)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 large red pepper, chopped (or use the whole thing!)
- 2-3 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 15 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (or paprika)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups rice, long grain white
- 1 pound shrimp, cleaned (tails can stay on)
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped (for garnish)
How To Make jambalaya with shrimp
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Step 1Heat oil. Saute sausage until lightly browned. Remove.
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Step 2Add onions, celery and peppers to pan. Saute until softened. Add garlic, saute another minute.
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Step 3Stir in tomatoes, seasonings and stock. Return sausage to pan. Pour rice on top. Cover, simmer for 15 minutes without opening pan. Stir. Add uncooked shrimp and cook for 5 more minutes or until shrimp is pink.
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Step 4Garnish with green onion. Serve with hot sauce and sherry, if desired.
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Step 5PS Substitute 3/4 to 1 lb. chicken, cut into bite side pieces, instead of shrimp. If so, saute with the sausage and add back in with sausage where indicated.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Seafood
Keyword:
#rice
Keyword:
#shrimp
Keyword:
#cajun
Keyword:
#Mardi-Gras
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
Cajun/Creole
Method:
Stove Top
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