HATTIE'S CREOLE JAMBALAYA

Hattie's Creole Jambalaya image

Provided by Denise

Categories Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

extra virgin olive oil, enough to coat a skillet
4 boneless chicken breasts, chopped bite-sized
20 medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
all-purpose flour, for dusting
5 andouille sausages, sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 green peppers, julienned
2 red peppers, julienned
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 fresh okra pods, sliced
1 large Spanish onion
1 tablespoon oregano
4 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne
10 peeled plum tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups long-grain rice or 3 cups medium grain rice
4 cups seafood stock or 4 cups chicken stock
2 cups tomato juice
10 fresh crawfish, shell-on (optional)
1 bunch scallion, chopped
parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Coat a large, deep skillet with olive oil and keep on high heat until oil sizzles.
Dredge chicken and shrimp in flour and add to skillet with andouille sausage.
Lower heat and remove the par-cooked shrimp.
Add garlic, peppers, celery, okra, and onion and cook on low heat for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add all seasoning and diced tomatoes and Worcestershire.
Add uncooked rice and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes on low heat.
Add stock and tomato juice, then simmer for 5 minutes on medium heat, taking care to stir to prevent sticking.
Once rice has completely cooked, add shrimp and crawfish; simmer for 2 minutes.
Serve in a deep bowl and garnish with fresh chopped scallions and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 490.5, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 12.4, Protein 34.3