Simple and Spicy Jambalaya for Mardi Gras

Hello Darlings!

Mardi Gras, literal translation Fat Tuesday, is a day on which gluttony is exalted and enjoyed- my kind of day. I love food in general, but Cajun cuisine has a special place on my palate, flavorful and chock full of seafood, I can’t get enough. In the United States, New Orleans is synonymous with Mardi Gras, Bourbon street, and beads; so what a better way to celebrate a day of eating than with my spin on a traditional New Orleans dish? Jambalaya.

Ingredients:

1 Pound (2 Links) Sausage, Diced (Traditionally Andouille)

1/2 Pound Shrimp, Tails Removed

2 Cups Long Grain Rice

4 Tomatoes, deseeded and chopped

1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced

2 Small Onions, Diced

2 Cups Celery, Diced

2 Cups Chicken Stock

5 Cloves Garlic, Minced

2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley

1 Tablespoon Each: Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Paprika

1-3 Teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (depends on how spicy you like your food)

1 Tablespoon Butter

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan melt the butter. Add sausage, bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until sausage starts to brown, 5-8 minutes.

2. Add all spices, rice, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add shrimp and parsley, let simmer 5 more minutes. 

Serve hot and enjoy your Mardi Gras meal!

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