Shrimp and sausage jambalaya

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
½poundsAndouille or hot smoked sausage; cut in 1/2\" slices
½cupSliced celery
1smallOnion; chopped
1smallGreen or red pepper; chopped
1Clove garlic; minced
1⅓cupChicken broth
8ouncesWhole peeled tomatoes; coarsely chopped, undrained
1Bay leaf
¼teaspoonTABASCO pepper sauce
¼teaspoonDried oregano leaves
¼teaspoonDried thyme leaves
teaspoonGround allspice
¾cupUncooked rice
½poundsShrimp; peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise
Celery leaves

Directions

In large heavy saucepot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, celery, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender; stir frequently.

Stir in broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, TABASCO sauce, oregano, thyme and allspice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes; stir occasionally. Stir in rice. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and shrimp turn pink. Let stand covered 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with celery leaves.

Busted by Karen Sonnessa <ksonness@...> Recipe by: Tabasco www.tabasco.com Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "Karen Sonnessa" <ksonness@...> on Apr 16, 1998