Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole Dish with French and Spanish influences. Jambalaya is a new world version of the old world dish paella. Jambalaya is traditionally made in one pot with various meats and vegetables and it is completed by adding stock and rice.

Most people from Louisiana consider Jambalaya to be easy to make but oh so delicious. In case you don't know Gonzales Louisiana is considered to be the Jambalaya capital of the world. And in 1968 then Louisiana Governor John J. McKeithen made it official naming Gonzales Louisiana the Jambalaya Capital of the World. And in case you want to know how to make Jambalaya we have the recipe for you down below. So why not make it and see how you like Jambalaya.

Jambalaya Recipe

With chicken, sausage, shrimp, oysters, and crab in it how could this Jambalaya be anything but good.

1. 1 Teaspoon Salt

2. 2 Large De-boned Skinned Chicken Breast

3. 1 1/2 Tablespoons Margarine

4. 1 Tablespoon Fresh Grated Garlic

5. 1 Cup Of Fine Chopped Celery

6. 1 Cup Of Fine Chopped Bell Pepper

7. 1/2 Cup Of Fine Chopped Onion

8. 2 Cups Cooked White Rice

9. 1 Pound Of Smoked Sausage Cut Into 1" Pieces

10. 1 14.5 Oz. Can Diced Tomatoes

11. 1/4 Cup Of Dry Sherry

12. 1 1/2 Pound Of Peeled And Deveined Medium Size Shrimp

13. 1 Pint Raw Shucked Oysters

14. 8 Oz. Crab Meat

15. Salt and Pepper

1. In a 3 quart saucepan with a lid place 2 cups water and the salt. Bring to a boil and place the chicken breasts in and cook until done. When done remove the chicken breast from the pan and shred and set aside.

2. In a small saute pan melt the margarine and saute the garlic, celery, green peppers, and onion until soft and set aside.

3. In the original 3 quart sauce pan bring the liquid back to a boil. Add the rice and the sausage. Bring back to a boil. Add the tomatoes, sauteed vegetables, shredded chicken and sherry. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. Add the shrimp, oysters and crab meat and simmer until the shrimp are pink. Now you can add salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste and serve at once.

This is a very authentic Jambalaya recipe and I promise you that it will be delicious. Some people like to serve the Jambalaya with squares of corn bread.

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