Mama Delilah's Jammin Jambalaya
Nothing says lovin like some spicy Louisiana cooking. I absolutely LOVE making this when I have the time. I'm toning down the amount of creole seasoning that I use, because I tend to be a little heavy handed with it. The amount is an approximate - season to your taste. Fell free to substitute cajun seasoning for the creole. It's all about personal preference. Enjoy!!
Ingredients
| 1 | teaspoon |
canola oil
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
canola oil
|
|
| 1 | pound |
andouille
halved lengthwise and sliced (may substitute smoked sausage) |
* |
| 1 | pound |
chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
medium dice |
|
| 1 | pound |
shrimp
medium size, peeled and deveined |
* |
| 3 | teaspoons |
creole seasoning
|
* |
| 1 | whole |
green bell peppers
seeded and chopped |
* |
| 1 | whole |
sweet red bell peppers
seeded and chopped |
* |
| 1 | whole |
sweet yellow bell peppers
seeded and chopped |
* |
| 5 | whole |
jalapeño pepper
seeded and chopped (optional) |
* |
| 4 | stalks |
celery
chopped |
* |
| 2 | whole |
yellow onion
medium, chopped |
* |
| 5 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 28 | ounces |
tomatoes, canned with juice
petite diced |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
red hot pepper sauce
louisiana style, use to taste |
* |
| 1 | tablespoon |
worcestershire sauce
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
gumbo file powder
|
* |
| 4 | whole |
bay leaves
|
* |
| 3 | cups |
chicken broth
|
|
| 5 | cups |
rice
cooked (white or brown according to preference |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
* |
| 1 | x |
cayenne pepper
ground, to taste |
* |
| 1 | x |
creole seasoning
if more seasoning is desired, to taste |
* |
Directions
Season sausage, chicken and shrimp with creole seasoning. A teaspoon for each
In a large heavy stock pot, heat 1 teaspoon oil and brown the sausage, about 7 to 8 minutes. remove it with a slotted spoon and set off to the side.
Add another 1 tablespoon oil and cook chicken until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set to side with sauasage.
Add another 1 tablespoon oil and saute' peppers, celery and onions until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes, chicken stock, sausage and chicken to pot, and season with hot sauce, Worchestershire sauce, file powder, bay leaves, salt, black and red pepper, and if desired, additional creole seasoning. Simmer for 20 minutes.
While simmering, saute' shrimp in saute' pan until pink, about 3 to 4 minutes (Do not overcook shrimp).
Add rice and shrimp to pot. Cook an additional 20 to 30 minutes on low heat to let juices permeate rice. Stir occaisioanlly to prevent sticking.
Discard bay leaves, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 254g (9.0 oz)
