Super Bowl Jambalaya!
Serves 8-10
3 ¾ c. homemade chicken stock
1 lb. shell-on shrimp
1 T. unsalted butter
5-6 Andouille sausages, sliced on the diagonal
2 medium onions, diced
1 large green pepper, diced
4 ribs celery, diced
4 fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 c. homemade tomato sauce
3 ¼ c. long grain rice
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp Minced Fresh Garlic
3 T. Worcestershire sauce
3 T. flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Spice Mix: ¼ t. cayenne, ¾ t. white pepper, 1 t. kosher salt, ¼ t. thyme, ½ t. rubbed sage, ¼ t. dried basil, ½ t. black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees;
- In a large saucepan, add the stock and the shells of the shrimp and simmer for about 30 minutes to infuse the shrimp flavor into the chicken stock; strain and set aside;
- While the stock is working, make your spice mix by combining in a bowl the cayenne, white pepper, salt, thyme, sage, basil and black pepper; make sure you rub the herbs (thyme, sage, basil) between your fingers as you add them to the bowl to help release their oils;
- Mix together the the onion, celery, and green pepper (holy trinity!); divide in half;
- In a large Dutch Oven, melt the butter over medium heat and add the Andouille sausage and cook until it starts to brown;
- Add half of the holy trinity and cook until the vegetables are tender;
- Add the fresh tomatoes and garlic and cook for a few minutes;
- Add the tomato sauce and cook for another few minutes;
- Add the rice and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring continuously;
- Add the stock, remaining holy trinity, and Worcestershire;
- At this point, you should taste the broth and adjust seasoning as necessary – primarily salt;
- Add the chicken and stir well;
- Transfer the UNCOVERED pot to the oven and keep it in for about 25 minutes;
- After 25 mintues, stir in the shrimp, parsley and green onion and put back in the oven, COVERED, for another 10 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through; enjoy with your favorite beer!