CAJUN PAELLA

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Chicken, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers and onion come together into a rice-based dish that no one can resist! I've never been accused of timid use of ingredients!

Provided by J. D. Tyre

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken leg quarters
2 (8 ounce) packages dirty rice mix
5 cups water
2 pounds whole cooked crawfish, peeled
¾ medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium high heat. Sear chicken on all sides until browned. Stir in dirty rice mix and water. Stir in crawfish, shrimp, sausage, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Bring mixture to a boil, and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, and moisture is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 277.4 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 54.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1867 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Min Nahom
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This paella was a bit too time-consuming for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Tressa Baucom
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I made this paella for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Mason Miles
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I'm a big fan of spicy food, so I added some extra cayenne pepper to this recipe. It was the perfect amount of heat!


Batseba Mawelewele
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This was a great way to use up some leftover seafood. I added some shrimp and scallops to the recipe, and it turned out delicious.


Lucy Miracle
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this paella with no problems. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great!


Aa Ss
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This paella was amazing! The rice was cooked perfectly, and the seafood was incredibly fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


Md raju akke jebon
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I'm not a fan of Cajun food, but I decided to try this paella anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were well-balanced and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Bashir MD king
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This paella was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I might have added too much salt when I was seasoning the chicken and sausage.


Mobi Kz
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I made this paella for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Sabastine Victor
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This paella was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Haiyum Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my paella didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I might have used too much water.


Abdul Based
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This is the best paella I've ever had! The rice was cooked to perfection, and the seafood was incredibly fresh. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rajab Ali Jafri
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this paella was surprisingly delicious. The chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I'd definitely make this again!


Evelyn Sinclair
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This Cajun paella was an absolute hit with my family! The flavors were bold and spicy, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the andouille sausage, which gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.


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