Jambalaya

Step 1

Cut your shrimp into 3 pieces, add to a bowl. Once you have diced up all your shrimp, add 1 tsp. of your Creole seasoning to them, toss and set aside.

Step 2

Dice your sausage into bite size pieces.

Step 3

In a large, heavy pot, like a Dutch oven, add 2 T olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, sear for 2-3 minutes or until they have a nice char on them. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.

Step 4

Add the other 2 T olive to the pan, and add in your onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring every so often. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Add garlic in and cook for 30 seconds. Add in your other 2 tsp. Creole seasoning, stir to combine.

Step 6

Add in your tomatoes, bay leaves, Crystal hot sauce, and rice. Stir to completely combine everything. Add in your broth. Bring to a low boil, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the shrimp and sausage. Cover and cook for 5 minutes longer.

Step 8

Stir in the shrimp and sausage. Cover and cook for 5 minutes longer.