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cajun jambalaya

(2 ratings)
LoriInLakewood avatar
Recipe by
Lori Newton
@LoriInLakewood
Lakewood, CO

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse Show I suggest omitting the rice and making a batch of rice seperate. Then serving the Jambalaya over a bed of rice. I'm still working on this one. Made this awhile back and it was GOOD !

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For cajun jambalaya

  • INGREDIENTS
  • 12
    medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 4 oz
    chicken, diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    creole seasoning, recipe follows
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 c
    chopped celery
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1/2 c
    chopped tomatoes
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 3/4 c
    rice
  • 3 c
    chicken stock
  • 5 oz
    andouille sausage, sliced or leftover italian even kielbasa will work.
  • salt and pepper

How To Make cajun jambalaya

  • 1
    In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well.Set aside. In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat with onion, pepper and celery, 3 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage. Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning. Per Serving: Calories: 402; Fat: 16g (Saturated Fat: 4 grams); Protein: 24g; Carbohydrates: 38g; Sugar: 4g; Fiber 0g; Cholesterol: 97mg; Sodium: 800mg
  • 2
    Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast): 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Yield: 2/3 cup
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