Authentic Creole Jambalaya

Submitted by Dona England

"This is a recipe from a friend from Louisiana, Sandra Chatallier."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs raw whole cleaned shrimp
• 1 cup diced tasso
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped liquid reserved
• 1 cup raw rice
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 cup water, including tomato liquid
• salt
• cayenne pepper

directions

1. Saute onion, green pepper, celery, garlic in melted butter Add shrimp and ham and saute about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
3. Stir in rice, add seasoning and liquid.
4. Bring to a boil cover and simmer until rice is done.