Best Authentic Jambalaya Recipes

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Provided by Dona England

Categories Creole

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs raw whole cleaned shrimp
1 cup diced tasso
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped liquid reserved
1 cup raw rice
3 bay leaves
1 cup water, including tomato liquid
salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

Saute onion, green pepper, celery, garlic in melted butter Add shrimp and ham and saute about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
Stir in rice, add seasoning and liquid.
Bring to a boil cover and simmer until rice is done.

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Provided by Kevin Young

Categories Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 2-inch pieces)
1/4 cup oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large pot, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until brown, and cooked through.
Remove chicken from pot preserving remaining oil.
Add onions, bell pepper, parsley, and scallions to oil and sauté until the onions are transparent (about 5-10 minutes).
Add sausage, rice, broth, garlic, chicken, salt, and pepper.
Continue cooking over medium heat until nearly all the water has absorbed into the rice (about 15-20 minutes).
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until rice is done.
Do not lift lid for at least 1 hour.
Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1185.4, Fat 68.8, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 214.7, Sodium 2424.3, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 72.1