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SHRIMP, CHICKEN, AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Shrimp, Chicken, and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 lbs andouille sausages, diced
1 lb fresh pork sausage, removed from casings
1 lb bacon, diced
4 chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks separated)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
5 celery ribs, diced
3 large onions, diced
2 green peppers, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 dried bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 1/2 cups converted rice
3 cups crushed tomatoes
3 cups rich chicken broth
2 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (preferably Louisiana white)
1 1/2 lbs louisiana crawfish, peeled and deveined (optional)
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1/2 tablespoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Preheat a large cast-iron pot over high heat.
  • Lower the heat to medium-high and add the sausage and bacon.
  • Cook the meat as evenly as possible, stirring slowly, until the fat is released.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the pot, and turn the heat to high.
  • Once the chicken has browned, add the celery, onions, green pepper, and garlic.
  • Continue to stir, allowing the ingredients to brown without burning.
  • Lower the heat to medium and stir in the thyme, bay leaf, paprika, cayenne, and rice.
  • Keep stirring for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the tomatoes and broth, raise the heat back to high until the liquid boils, and then cover and reduce to a low simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Season the shrimp and crawfish (if using) with salt and pepper, and add them to the pot.
  • Keep the pot covered for an additional 5 minutes before removing from the heat and adding the green onions.
  • Check for seasonings. Add salt, pepper, and the celery salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1546.5, Fat 78.8, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 473.4, Sodium 2782.1, Carbohydrate 116.5, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 9.5, Protein 90.2

SHRIMP AND CHICKEN JAMBALAYA WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 20 portions

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 oz. Vegetable oil
20 ea. Chicken, legs (see note), or rabbit
20 ea. Sausage, Andouille, sliced 3" thick
1 recipe BBQ Spice Rub
3 lb. Onions, minced
2 lb. Green bell pepper, seeded, small dice
2 lb. Celery, small dice
5 ea. Garlic cloves, minced
1 oz. Paprika
1 tsp. Black pepper, ground
¼ tsp. White pepper, ground
¼ tsp. Cayenne
3 ea. Bay leaves
t.t. Salt
3 lb. Tomatoes, seeded, medium dice
1 gallon Chicken stock
1 Tbsp. Oregano, dried
1 Tbsp. Fresh thyme, chopped
½ Cup Basil, chiffonade
1 Tbsp. Hot sauce (Crystal brand)
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
5 Cups Rice, short grain (Sushi type)
60 ea. - 3 per order Shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garnish:
2 bu. Onions, green thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. In a rondeau, heat the oil over high heat. Season the chicken legs (or rabbit) with the spice rub and brown lightly on both sides. Take out the chicken meat and sauté the sausage pieces until they are lightly browned. Remove the sausage from the rondeau--leave about 2 ozs. of the fat in the rondeau. 2. In the remaining fat and fond, gently sweat the onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cover and cook until the vegetables begin to soften - approx. 10 minutes. 3. Next add the cayenne, white and black pepper and paprika. 4. Add the tomatoes with their juice, the stock, bay leaf, dried oregano. Add the browned chicken and sausage, bring to a simmer, and cook covered for 15-20 minutes--until the chicken is completely cooked. Lastly add the basil, thyme, Worcestershire, Tabasco and bring to a simmer. Remove the chicken legs and sausages and reserve warm. 5. Add the rice to the cooking liquid and simmer gently until it is just done-al dente. Hold hot. 6. Peel and devein the shrimp and reserve - you need 60 ea. 7. For pick-up: Re-heat chicken legs and sausages in a hot oven. Meanwhile season the shrimp with the spice rub and sauté in a separate sauté pan. 8. Garnish the Jambalaya topped with the green onions.

PASTA JAMBALAYA WITH CRAWFISH AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound dry angel hair pasta
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces andouille sausage, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup small-diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup green zucchini, small dice
1/2 cup small-diced red bell pepper
One 19-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound cooked crawfish tails
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Fill a large 1-gallon stock pot with a pasta insert three-quarters full with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and add the salt as it boils. Place the angel hair in the salted water and return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook the pasta until nearly al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, sausage and onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is lightly caramelized and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic to the pan, and then add the zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes and thyme. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the crawfish and basil. Add the al dente pasta and continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and add the seafood seasoning and Parmesan.

CAJUN JAMBALAYA WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND TASSO



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This Cajun-style dish contains no tomatoes or tomato sauce. From Miss Ruby's Southern Creole & Cajun Cuisine.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 small bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
5 tablespoons margarine
3 cups white rice, browned (we prefer Uncle Ben's)
1/2 lb tasso or 1/2 lb other smoked ham
1/2 lb andouille smoked sausage or 1/2 lb any good Polish sausage
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup margarine
5 1/2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Combine the seasonings and set aside.
  • In a heavy skillet, melt the margarine and brown the raw rice over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden-brown.
  • Chop the Tasso and Andouille sausage.
  • Melt the margarine in another heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) and cook the Tasso and sausage over high heat for 5 minutes or so.
  • Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and seasoning mix, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until browned (about 10 minutes).
  • Stir in the browned rice and add the stock.
  • Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender but still crunchy (about 20 minutes).
  • This must be stirred frequently to keep the rice from sticking and burning.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve immediately, or pour into a long flat open pan to cool so it will not continue to cook.
  • To serve, heat the plates and press about 1/2 cup lightly into a teacup or Pyrex custard cup and turn onto each plate.
  • Serve 2 molds for a main course or 1 for an appetizer.
  • Serve with little green peas and whole kernel com.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 635, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 10.7

SHRIMP & ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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One of my best friends, Sharon, gave me this recipe. It is one of the best jambalaya recipes I have tried, and I make it quite often. If the andouille sausage is too spicy for you, you can always substitute 2 cups of cubed cooked ham.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
8 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lbs fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic in butter until tender.
  • Add the next 9 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, approximately 25 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and parsley; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp are cooked, approximately 7-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.2, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 131.2, Sodium 1006.8, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 20.5

SPICY HOT CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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My husband loves spicy food, the hotter the better. I always add more spice to recipes, than what they call for. If you like heat, you will like this Jambalaya, Of course, you can use spices to your preference. I just made a big pot of this today..delicious!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 precooked and cut chicken breasts
1 lb johnsonville cajun andouille smoked sausage sliced
8 slice bacon
3 c beef stock
3 c chicken stock
1 1/2 c celery sliced
1 large red bell pepper, or green, we prefer the red
4 small jalepeno's sliced w/ seeds
1 large onion chopped
1 pkg sliced frozen okra
2-3 Tbsp tony chachere's creole seasoning
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1-2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 dash(es) garlic powder
2 1/2 c uncle ben's converted long grain uncooked rice
5 clove garlic chopped
1- 28 oz can of chopped tomatoes with green chili's
1-28 oz can of crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large Stock pot, brown the bacon till crisp, remove with slotted spoon, save till later. In the bacon grease cook the vegetables till tender, leaving the garlic till the last few min.
  • 2. next add the sausage, chicken, tomatoes, broth, spices; then bring to a boil, add the rice, lower the heat to simmer, cover and cook 20-30 min, stirring frequently to keep the rice from sticking to bottom of pan. After the rice has almost finished cooking, add the okra, and crumbled bacon.
  • 3. As this sits it gets thicker. Like I said, this is spicy, use the spices according to the heat you prefer.

JAMBALAYA WITH SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



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This recipe was taken from Cooking Light. It met my low calorie needs and my husband liked it too. Very filling and good comfort food.

Provided by Jazz Lover

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 bay leaf
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, and sausage; saute' 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add rice and the next 7 ingredients (through bay leaf); cook 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, water, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 96, Sodium 1364.8, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 22.2

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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Get a taste of The Big Easy with this New Orleans-inspired Andouille Sausage Jambalaya. This Andouille Sausage Jambalaya is packed with flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Herbs

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. each ground red pepper (cayenne) and black pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs (2-1/2 lb.), skinned
1 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE Smoky Mesquite Barbecue Sauce
1 pkg. (9 oz.) fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced
3 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
1/2 lb. uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix flour and seasonings in shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat both sides of each thigh. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add 4 chicken thighs; cook 4 min. on each side or until each is golden brown on both sides. Transfer to plate, reserving drippings in pan. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Add onions, green peppers and garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 5 min. Stir in tomatoes, barbecue sauce and sausage. Return chicken and any juices from plate to tomato mixture; simmer 25 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until broth is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Add shrimp to tomato mixture; simmer 8 min. or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Spoon rice into shallow bowls; top with chicken mixture and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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Categories     Soup/Stew

Yield 8 Main Dish Servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Seasoning Mix
1 T. finely minced garlic
1 T. paprika (sweet)
2 t. salt
1 t. white pepper
1 t. black pepper
1 t. dry mustard
1 t. dried thyme leaves
½ t. ground cumin
½ t. (or more) cayenne pepper
3 onions, chopped (3 Cups)
1 C. chopped celery
3 C. chopped green bell peppers
2 andouille sausages (chicken or pork), sliced ¼ inch thick.
2 bay leaves
2 C. peeled, chopped fresh tomatoes
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken (thigh meat or breast, as desired), cut into large bite-size pieces (thigh meat works best)
3 C. long-grain white rice (Uncle Ben's Converted Rice holds up the best to cooking, repeated stirring, and reheating)
6 C. chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine seasoning mix ingredients and set aside. Prepare all the ingredients: Peel and chop onions, trim and chop celery and core, seed and chop peppers. Slice andouille and cut chicken. Peel tomatoes by removing stem, cutting an "x" in the base, and immersing in boiling water for 15 seconds. Remove, let cool, and peel then chop. If using an Asian rice, rinse until water runs clear and drain well. Heat a large, heavy, non-aluminum pot (at least 6 quart size) over medium-high heat until quite hot. Add the onion, celery, bell peppers and half the andouille sausage, plus about ¾ of the seasoning mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, scraping up any bits that stick to the pot, for about 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the spices. Add 1 cup of chicken stock and the tomatoes; stir and scrape any stuck bits from the pot, and cook until boiling rapidly. Add the chicken, the rest of the sausage, the bay leaves, and the remaining stock, and bring to a boil. Immediately add the rice, return to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a slow simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with remainder of the "seasoning mix" before serving.

CAJUN JAMBALAYA WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND TASSO



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This jambalaya is a Cajun dish rather than Creole since it doesn't contain any tomatoes or tomato sauce.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

SEASONING MIX:
5 sm bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
RICE:
5 Tbsp butter
3 c white rice, browned
1/2 lb tasso or other smoked ham
1/2 lb andouille smoked sausage, or any good smoked sausage
2 c onions, chopped
2 c celery, chopped
1 c bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 stick butter
5 1/2 c chicken stock
1/2 Tbsp file powder, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the seasonings and set aside.
  • 2. In a heavy skillet, melt the butter and brown the raw rice over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden-brown.
  • 3. Chop the Tasso and Andouille sausage. Melt the butter in another heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) and cook the Tasso and sausage over high heat for 5 minutes or so.
  • 4. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and seasoning mix, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until browned (about 10 minutes).
  • 5. Stir in the browned rice and add the stock. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • 6. Reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender but still crunchy (about 20 minutes). This must be stirred frequently to keep the rice from sticking and burning.
  • 7. Remove the bay leaves and serve immediately, or pour into a long flat open pan to cool so it will not continue to cook.
  • 8. To serve, heat the plates and press about 1/2 cup lightly into a teacup or Pyrex custard cup and turn onto each plate. Serve 2 molds for a main course or 1 for an appetizer.
  • 9. Serve with little green peas and whole kernel corn, if desired.

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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Capture the flavor of New Orleans with this easy Jambalaya recipe from Johnsonville Kitchens! This stunning dish uses Johnsonville Andouille Sausage to give this meal the perfect flavor. Tomatoes are added for a real New Orleans touch-perfect for taking a culinary taste-trip to the Big Easy.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 package (13.5 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Andouille Sausage, cut into 1/2" slices
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes w/green chilies
1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
3/4 cup long grain white rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add sausage, tomatoes, water and rice; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • OPTION: One pound of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined may be added to the Jambalaya during the last 6 to 8 minutes of cooking time. Cook until shrimp have turned pink.

Jambalaya is a famous Louisiana dish with a long history in southern cuisine. It consists of rice, vegetables, meat or seafood, and a mixture of spices, concocting a savory flavor. In addition to its heritage as creole and cajun cuisine, jambalaya having a range of variations adapted over the years, each unique in its own way. One of the most popular jambalaya recipes revolves around the andouille sausage that is used to give it a distinct and flavorful taste.

What is Andouille Sausage?

Andouille sausage is a smoked pork sausage originating from France but has become an iconic ingredient in Southern and Creole cuisine. It is made with ground pork that is heavily seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, and cayenne pepper. The meat mixture is then stuffed into a casing and smoked over wood to give it a unique and assertive taste. The sausage is often added to different dishes to add a smoky, earthy flavor.

Ingredients in Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

To make an andouille sausage jambalaya, you will need the following ingredients:

1. Andouille Sausage

The most crucial ingredient needed to make Andouille Sausage Jambalaya is, of course, the andouille sausage itself. The sausage's smoky flavor and spicy seasoning add a level of complexity that makes this dish stand apart from other rice-based meals.

2. Rice

Rice is the foundation of this dish, and long-grain rice such as basmati or jasmine is often used to maintain the dish's consistency.

3. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are not an essential ingredient, but they add sweetness to the dish, enhancing its flavor.

4. Onions, green peppers and celery

This iconic combination of vegetables is used to make the “holy trinity” of creole and cajun cuisine. They contribute to the dish's texture and add depth and complexity to the flavor.

5. Chicken or seafood

In addition to andouille sausage, jambalaya often includes meat or seafood. Traditionally, it was made with chicken or game meats. However, seafood remains a popular option in coastal regions of Louisiana.

6. Spices

Jambalaya uses a blend of spices to develop its overall flavor profile. The basic seasoning often includes thyme, garlic, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper. Other spices such as paprika and oregano may also be added.

The Cooking Process

Andouille Sausage Jambalaya is a one-pot meal that is simple to make and requires a modest amount of effort. The cooking process is as follows:

1. Preparing the ingredients

Before cooking, all ingredients should be prepped and ready to go. The vegetables (onions, green peppers, and celery) are chopped, and the meat, rice and tomatoes are gathered.

2. Sautéing the trinity and sausage

The first step is to sauté the vegetables (onions, green peppers, and celery) in a hot pot with oil. Once the veggies are tender, add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned.

3. Adding the rice

Next, add the rice and stir it into the vegetable and meat mixture. At this point, add the diced tomatoes and other spices, stirring them into the mixture.

4. Let it simmer

Add enough liquid (water or broth) to cover the rice and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until the liquid gets absorbed and the rice is cooked through.

5. Adding the seafood or chicken

If using chicken, add it during the sautéing stage along with the sausages. For seafood, it is better to add it just before the final cooking stage. Shrimp and fish are the popular choices to go with jambalaya, and they cook rather quickly.

6. Serve and enjoy

Once everything is cooked through, the jambalaya is ready to be served. Jambalaya pairs excellently with crisp, refreshing green salad, a side of corn on the cob, and hot sauce to spice it up.

Conclusion

Andouille sausage jambalaya is a staple of cajun and creole cuisine, with roots originating in Louisiana. The dish is flavorful, hearty, and feeds a crowd, making it perfect for family gatherings or a fun night with friends. A combination of rice, meat or seafood, and vegetables with smoky, earthy sausage gives it its unique and powerful taste. It's simple to prepare, rich, and delicious, making it a meal worth adding to your cooking repertoire.

Andouille sausage jambalaya recipes are some of the most flavorful and delicious dishes you can make. This traditional Louisiana dish has been enjoyed for centuries and has become a staple in many households around the world. When it comes to making the perfect andouille sausage jambalaya, there are a few tips that you should follow to ensure that your dish is as delicious and authentic as possible. In this article, we will provide you with valuable tips on how to make the perfect andouille sausage jambalaya recipe.

Tip 1: Choose the Right Ingredients

One of the most important tips when making andouille sausage jambalaya recipes is to choose the right ingredients. For a truly authentic and delicious dish, you should use high-quality ingredients such as andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, and rice. Andouille sausage is a spicy sausage that is a key ingredient in this dish. It adds a smoky flavor and spice to the jambalaya. When selecting your andouille sausage, make sure to choose a brand that uses high-quality ingredients and has a good reputation for making authentic andouille sausage.
Tip 1.1: Use High-Quality Rice
The type of rice you use in your andouille sausage jambalaya recipe is also important. Authentic Louisiana jambalaya is made with long-grain rice, which is known for its fluffy texture and ability to absorb flavors. When selecting your rice, make sure to choose a high-quality brand that is known for its superior quality.
Tip 1.2: Use Fresh Vegetables
Fresh vegetables are another important ingredient in your andouille sausage jambalaya recipe. Make sure to use fresh vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and celery to ensure that your dish has the perfect flavor and texture. You can also add other vegetables such as tomatoes, okra, and garlic to add additional flavor and nutrition to your dish.

Tip 2: Seasoning Your Jambalaya

The seasoning is what gives your andouille sausage jambalaya recipe its unique and delicious flavor. Louisiana cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors, so make sure to use plenty of seasoning when making your jambalaya. Some of the essential seasonings you should use in your jambalaya recipe include cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves. You can also use a good-quality Creole seasoning mix to add additional flavor to your jambalaya.
Tip 2.1: Don't Be Afraid to Experiment
When it comes to seasoning your jambalaya, don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and spices. You can try adding smoked paprika, chipotle powder, or even a little hot sauce to your jambalaya to give it a unique and delicious flavor.
Tip 2.2: Season in Layers
When seasoning your jambalaya, it's important to season in layers. This means that you should add your seasonings in stages throughout the cooking process to ensure that they are evenly distributed and have time to develop their flavors. Start by seasoning your meat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then, add your vegetables and season them with the same spices. Finally, add your rice, broth, and remaining seasonings and stir well.

Tip 3: Proper Cooking Techniques

The proper cooking techniques are essential when making a great andouille sausage jambalaya recipe. Here are some tips that will help you cook your jambalaya to perfection.
Tip 3.1: Sear the Meat
To get the best flavor and texture from your meat, make sure to sear it in a hot skillet before adding it to your jambalaya. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the meat and help to lock in the juices. Searing the meat also adds additional flavor to your jambalaya.
Tip 3.2: Use the Right Cooking Pot
When making your jambalaya, make sure to use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pot. A cast-iron pot is ideal for making jambalaya.
Tip 3.3: Don't Over-Stir Your Jambalaya
When cooking your jambalaya, it's important not to over-stir it. Stirring too much can release the starch from the rice, making it mushy and sticky. Instead, stir your jambalaya gently just a few times during the cooking process to ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Conclusion

Andouille sausage jambalaya recipes are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these valuable tips, you can make the perfect andouille sausage jambalaya recipe that will impress your family and friends. Make sure to use high-quality ingredients, season your jambalaya properly, and use the right cooking techniques to ensure that your dish is as delicious and authentic as possible. With a little practice and experimentation, you'll be making the best andouille sausage jambalaya recipe around.

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