Jambalaya

I found this cajun jambalaya recipe on the internet a few years ago and my family really loves it. I believe it is one of Chef Emeril’s creations. It’s spicy, flavorful and is filled with sausage, chicken and shrimp!

Jambalaya

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Uncategorized
Servings

4

servings

Ingredients

  • ½ pound peeled, deveined shrimp, chopped

  • ½ pound skinless chicken thighs, diced

  • 1 Tablespoon Essence of Emeril

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped green bell peppers

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 Tablespoons garlic, minced

  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

  • 1 ½ cups long grain rice

  • 3 ½ cups chicken stock

  • ½ pound Andouille sausage, sliced

  • Chopped Green Onions (for Garnish, if desired)

Directions

  • Combine the shrimp, chicken and Essence of Emeril in a bowl and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large , heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, peppers, celery, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces.
  • Stir in the rice and slowly add the broth.
  • Bring the rice to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to low and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and chicken mixture and the sausage. Cover and cook for 10 minutes longer.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the jambalaya to continue to steam 10 minutes longer before serving.
  • Garnish with green onions if desired.

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