Cajun Jambalaya

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Jambalaya

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (99)

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
--
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
4 ounces chicken, diced
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3/4 cup rice
3 cups chicken stock
5 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
Salt and pepper

Directions

In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well. In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat with onion, pepper and celery, 3 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage. Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Yield: 2/3 cup

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recipe Cajun Jambalaya
JJ Los Angeles, CA 02-09-2010
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Cut the salt and cayenne in half, bang on recipe.
recipe Cajun Jambalaya
TOM Cary, NC 02-09-2010
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Odd flavors, poor texture
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Worcestershire sauce in jambalaya? Yech. Adding the meat without browning it really robs this dish of flavor and texture.... Will not make again.Read more
recipe Cajun Jambalaya
Kendall Glenwood Springs, CO 01-27-2010
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fabulous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this recipe was spicey and delicious!!! i made my cajun friend test it and he definatly approved!
recipe Cajun Jambalaya
dawn north providence, RI 01-21-2010
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wonderful recipe!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this tonight for a company pot luck...it came out wonderful! i was very pleased. cant wait to serve it tomorow!
recipe Cajun Jambalaya
Jon Modesto, CA 01-19-2010
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Some of the best Jambalaya I've ever had...and made by me to boot!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As a few others have said, firstly: the essence mix is amazing. I will be holding on to that for a long time to come.... Secondly, I've watched Emeril for years now and have always wanted to cook something he's made or to use one of his recipes. This is my first time and it was a complete and utter success. I have a few picky eaters in my home and even with the slight spice of the dish it was a huge hit. The ease of the dish is another big plus for me. My kitchen isn't the biggest, and my stove is terrible. This made me feel like I was doing more than I ever had in my small space and gives me hope for future recipes. Thank you Emeril and thank you Food Network.Read more
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David West Lafayette, IN 01-18-2010
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excellent recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

the essence mixture is wonderful ! ..... i had forgotton how much i loved this food until i took a bite of the spiced chicken... .... thank you emeril for an awesome recipe .... Read more