Southern Jambalaya

Sue Lau's Note:

Stick to your ribs cooking, Cajun-style.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 medium onions , chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper , chopped
• ½ cup diced celery
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
• ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb cubed cooked ham

Directions:

1. Cook the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in two tbsp of the oil in a Dutch oven, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove shrimp mixture and reserve.
4. Add last tbsp oil to the pan along with the rice and cook over med-high heat about ten minutes, until the rice is a light brown, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
5. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, Tabasco, and the bay leaf.
6. Heat mixture to a boil then cover, reduce hear and simmer, about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
7. Stir in the reserved shrimp and also the ham.
8. Cover and cook until heated through.
9. Remove bay leaf, and serve.

Reviews

[Lokstere]

This is a fantastic recipe I used some Johnsenville Hot and Spicy sausages cut up small then fried, it added a nice flavor through it. I also used cut up prawns and a chicken breast. My husband who is normally fussy about mixing different meats together liked this very much. Will definatly make again.

[ajnjane]

This was a great recipe. I did as most cooks do and put my own spin on it. I also used Johnsonville Sausage but chose Mild. Also, I upped the garlic by 6 or 7 as I increased the recipe for a bigger meal/family. I used 2 cups of rice which doubles the water as well. Additionally, I did not use salt and pepper but chose "Old Bay" Seasoning and added 2 tsp. Then I added 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper as the tabasco sauce I used was that of smoke flavor. If you use regular tabasco you may not need the cayenne pepper. Also I used 1 green and 1 yellow pepper. The next time I make it I will probably add Okra!

[Plainbil]

I didn't change a thing. Very tasty meal.