FLORIDA JAMBALAYA

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Provided by Zetty66

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 1/4 cups dry white wine
4 ounces sliced pimientos, with juices
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
cayenne pepper
1/2 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
fresh cilantro stem

Steps:

Melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion, pepper, and garlic and saute until just soft.
Add sausage; saute until beginning to brown.
Add rice and stir to coat with pan juices.
Mix in potatoes, broth, wine, tomato, pimento with juices, and turmeric. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Bring to a boil, stirring well. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until rice and potatoes are tender and liquid is absorbed (about 20 min).
Mix in shrimp and chopped cilantro.
Cover and cook until shrimp are just cooked (about 4 min).
Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 86, Sodium 747.1, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 17.1