MIKE'S JAMBALAYA

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Found a jambalaya recipe in the paper. Modified it a little, messed around with it a lot, and this is what I came up with. I think the only thing probably original is the name of the guy who came up with the original recipe. Thanks Mike :).......

Provided by Momatad

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 lb andouille sausage
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon file powder, says optional, but I can't fathom jambalaya without it
1 bay leaf
1 cup rice
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 lbs smoked chicken or 1 1/2 lbs smoked turkey breast, diced
3/4 lb shrimp
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  • If using smoked andouille, cut into 1/2" rounds, if using raw, cut into smallest possible pieces. Saute in a 5 quart dutch oven or wide stock pot until lightly browned. Remove with slotted spoon to a small bowl. Reserve rendered fat in dutch oven.
  • Melt butter in rendered fat,and add garlic, green pepper, onion, and celery to the pan. Saute until soft.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add thyme, basil, file and rice to vegetables and saute approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add bay leaf and stir in tomatoes and chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, approximately 20-25 minutes, stirring 2-3 times.
  • Add chicken (or turkey) and stir gently until chicken the thoroughly warmed. Return sausage to the pan and add shrimp at this time. Simmer another 2-3 minutes until shrimp is warmed. Remove bay leaf. Serve with addtional salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 957.6, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 316, Sodium 3895.8, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 72.7

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