CREOLE JAMBALAYA

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Adapted from Chicago's famed House of Blues version of Jambalaya, this one takes less time, but doesn't skimp on BIG BAYOU flavor! It is one dish I am repeatedly asked to make. The great thing is you can throw in any number of meats and seafood that you have on hand, and leave one out if you want--any combination still tastes delicious! Have plenty of ice-cold beer on hand, you're gonna need it!

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Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 2 cup servings, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 32

3 tablespoons bacon fat
4 ounces ham, diced (preferrably smoked)
4 ounces andouille sausages, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 scotch bonnet peppers, diced (or jalapenos)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (like Emeril's, recipe follows)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
1 cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
4 ounces butter
4 teaspoons creole seasoning
16 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked diced chicken (I use 2-3 breasts, with creole seasoning)
12 ounces andouille sausages, sliced then cut inot half circles
4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
4 cups white rice, cooked
4 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 whole scotch bonnet peppers (for garnish)
combine and store in an airtight jar
2 tablespoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon thyme, dried not ground

Steps:

  • For the sauce:.
  • Heat bacon fat (or butter) in heavy saucepan and saute diced ham and sausage until crisp. Add onion, celery, both types of peppers, and garlic. Saute until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add creole seasoning, tomatoes, sauce, and bay leaves. Cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add water and bouillon and cook on low for 45 minutes. Then remove bay leaves. Sauce can be made a day ahead.
  • For the Jambalaya:.
  • Heat butter in skillet, saute Andouille sausage until crisp . Sprinkle shrimp with creole seasoning, and saute until opaque, but not tough. Add chicken and bacon. Deglaze the pan with the prepared sauce, and heat through.
  • Stir in hot cooked white rice.
  • Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley and a whole Scotch Bonnet pepper.
  • Note: diced, leftover pork, crawfish, or other meat/seafood can bee added as well.

kedrick kabungo kabwe
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This was my first time making jambalaya, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish came together quickly. I used spicy sausage instead of chicken, and it added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Moso Tshehla
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I'm a big fan of jambalaya, and this recipe did not disappoint. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I especially liked the addition of okra, which gave the dish a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicholas Hester
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This jambalaya was easy to make and turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and spicy. I especially liked the addition of okra, which gave the dish a nice texture.


Md Aiubali Md Aiubali
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The jambalaya was amazing! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the shrimp and chicken were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhupal Moktan
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This jambalaya was delicious! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahat Sharker
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I've made this jambalaya several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing, and the dish is always a hit. I highly recommend it!


Debora Costa
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This was my first time making jambalaya, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish came together quickly. I used spicy sausage instead of chicken, and it added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Rijena Chhetri
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I'm a big fan of jambalaya, and this recipe did not disappoint. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I especially liked the addition of okra, which gave the dish a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Shokelo Soho
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This jambalaya was easy to make and turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and spicy. I especially liked the addition of okra, which gave the dish a nice texture.


x2. jdm
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The jambalaya was amazing! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the shrimp and chicken were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Santosh gs
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This jambalaya was delicious! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mariam
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I've made this jambalaya several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing, and the dish is always a hit. I highly recommend it!


Caitlyn Syben
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This was my first time making jambalaya, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish came together quickly. I used spicy sausage instead of chicken, and it added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulai A Kabir
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I'm a big fan of jambalaya, and this recipe did not disappoint. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and spicy. I especially liked the addition of okra, which gave the dish a nice texture.


Sameer Shahid
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This jambalaya was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were bold and complex, and the shrimp and chicken were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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