EVERYTHING JAMBALAYA

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Although I was "not an easy child," my Cajun daddy says there are many reasons he loves me. I think this recipe may be at the top of a very short list!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound boneless, skinless white or dark meat chicken
3/4 pound andouille, casing removed and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Several drops hot sauce or 2 pinches cayenne pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons (a handful) all-purpose flour
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1(14-ounce) can or paper container chicken stock or broth
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) cumin
1 rounded teaspoon (1/2 palmful) dark chili powder
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound medium shrimp, raw, deveined and peeled (ask for easy peel at fish counter)
Coarse salt and black pepper
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Fresh thyme, chopped for garnish
2 cups enriched white rice

Steps:

  • Cook rice to package directions.
  • Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and butter to the pan. Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter. Brown chicken 3 minutes, add sausage, and cook 2 minutes more. Add onion, celery, pepper, bay, and cayenne.
  • Saute vegetables 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over the pan and cook 1 or 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and season with cumin, chili, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire. Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.
  • Simmer shrimp 5 minutes until pink and firm. Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet. Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice on to the center of the bowlfuls of jambalaya. Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leaves.

Richard Matengu
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The jambalaya was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy jambalaya.


Zia Waly
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This was the best jambalaya I have ever had! The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ike Africa
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I made this jambalaya last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy jambalaya.


Nancy Smith
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This jambalaya was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Arslan Asif
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I'm not a huge fan of jambalaya, but this recipe was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy jambalaya.


Magda Moolman
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This jambalaya was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamada Sameh
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The jambalaya was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy jambalaya.


Sr Sajjad
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This was the best jambalaya I have ever had! The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Stephen Jessi
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I made this jambalaya last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy jambalaya.


Mudansir Mande
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This jambalaya was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.