Cajun Jambalaya
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/4 tsps paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/8 tsp coriander
- 1/8 tsp dry mustard
- Pinch celery seed
- 3 c. chicken stock
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled reserving shells
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken thighs, in 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- 2 large yellow onions, diced
- 12 oz. andouille sausage, sliced on bias
- 4 oz. smoked ham, diced
- 3 celery stalks, medium diced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 14.5-oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 TBL Worcestershire
- 2 c. long-grain white rice
- 2 green bell peppers, 1" pieces
- 2 bay leaves
- Make cajun spice.
- Heat oven to 375u0b0F and arrange a rack in the lower third. Simmer shrimp shells in stock. Strain, reserving stock.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and set aside. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed, ovenproof, over medium-high heat until shimmering. Brown chicken in batches, about 5 mins; set aside.
- Brown sausage. Add onions, scraping up browned bits, and cook until they just begin to brown, about 6 mins.
- Add ham, and 1 TBL spice mix. Stir to coat, and cook until the onions are very tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add, celery, jalapeno, garlic, salt, and remaining spice mix. Cook, scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally, until celery is soft, about 10 mins.
- Add reserved chicken, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
- Add rice, stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Add bell peppers, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and bake until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
- Add shrimp and steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir and discard the bay leaves.
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