SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

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This is very yummy. This was my first jambalaya recipe and it was perfect. I got the recipe from someone's web site ( www.colpean.com).

Provided by Faith77

Categories     Creole

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb smoked sausage, cut crosswise int 1/4 inch slices
2 cups chopped onions
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped celery
salt
cayenne
1 cup long-grain rice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 cups water
4 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add sausage and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add onions, bell peppers and celery.
  • Season with salt and cayenne and saute for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden, wilted and soft.
  • Add rice and stir to coat evenly.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, garlic, bay leaves, water and thyme.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
  • Season shrimp with salt and cayenne.
  • Add to mixture and cook for 10 more minutes.
  • Cook until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed and shrimp is pink.
  • Remove from heat and let stand covered for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves and stir in green onions and serve.

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