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Authentic Creole Jambalaya
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a recipe from a friend from Louisiana, Sandra Chatallier.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Saute onion, green pepper, celery, garlic in melted butter Add shrimp and ham and saute about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
3. Stir in rice, add seasoning and liquid.
4. Bring to a boil cover and simmer until rice is done.
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