American Cajun Jambalaya with Sausage and Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 cups long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced

Method

1. 01
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and brown for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 02
   Remove sausage from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 03
   Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. 04
   Return the sausage to the pot, then add chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juice, rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. 05
   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
6. 06
   Add the shrimp to the pot, stir, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
7. 07
   Remove the pot from heat. Stir in chopped parsley and sliced green onions. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
8. 08
   Let the jambalaya sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.