Quick Shrimp Jambalaya
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 3⁄4 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, seeded, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen cut okra
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
directions
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, cook, turning to brown on all sides. Remove sausage. Add onion, pepper and celery; cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
- Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, water and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Cover; cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes.
- Add shrimp and okra. Cook, covered, 5-6 minutes. Stir in parsley. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!