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"Clean Out the Ice Box and Freezer" Jambalaya

Emeril Lagasse

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Snow Day Treats

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (22)

  • Cook Time:

    1 hr 10 min

  • Level:

    Easy

  • Yield:

    10 to 12 servings

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Times:

Prep
20 min
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Cook
1 hr 10 min
Total:
1 hr 30 min
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound andouille, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3 cups chopped yellow onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, plus 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless white and dark chicken meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 pound ham, cubed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 cups medium-grain white rice
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 pound shelled shrimp
  • 1 cup chopped green onions, green tops only
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat the oil in a large cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook. Add the onions, bell peppers, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the Essence, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cayenne. Stirring often, brown the vegetables and sausage until they are caramelized, about 15 minutes. Scrape the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen any browned particles.

Add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Season the chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. Add the chicken, ham, and the bay leaves to the pot. Brown the chicken for 8 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned particles. Add the rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to coat evenly. Add the water, stir to combine, and cover. Cook over medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes, without stirring, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Add the shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking and cook until just pink. Remove the pot from the heat and let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley, and serve.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

  • 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 leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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  • recipe "Clean Out the Ice Box and Freezer" Jambalaya
    Dorn Gardner, IL 10-26-2009

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    kick ass

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    the best !!! the taste is like nothin else
  • recipe "Clean Out the Ice Box and Freezer" Jambalaya
    Karen San Jose, CA 07-17-2008

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    first timer!

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    wanted to make jambalaya since my boyfriend never tried it and chose this recipe...and boy it was a great choice! my... boyfriend and i took on this recipe and it was a great experience. it was very easy, but time consuming. our final product was DELICIOUS..a bit too spicy..but still great!Read more
  • recipe "Clean Out the Ice Box and Freezer" Jambalaya
    Anonymous 12-02-2007

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    a little too salty, but nice and spicy

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    This recipe is seasoned just right -- except with all the sausage and ham, it ends up being a *bit* too salty. I might try... cutting the amount of sausage in half next time. Otherwise it is delicious! I hope I have a use for the Creole seasoning for another recipe.Read more
  • recipe "Clean Out the Ice Box and Freezer" Jambalaya
    HAIDEE covina, CA 10-22-2007

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    REAAAALLY GOOD!!!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    It has such a good flavor.My husband loved it which made me happy since he is from New Orleans and is a hard critic of food... from his hometown.Read more
  • recipe "Clean Out the Ice Box and Freezer" Jambalaya
    Sara redmond, WA 05-27-2007

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    Awesome!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Always a hit when I make this for the bachelors at my husbands work. Best Jambalaya recipe that I've ever tried.
  • recipe "Clean Out the Ice Box and Freezer" Jambalaya
    Douglas north uxbridge, MA 05-18-2007

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    crowd pleaser

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    very easy recipe, always a crowd pleaser. I remeber the first time i made it on a new years eve over my brothers, i was the... entertainment, acting like Emeril did when I watch this.Read more
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