Cajun jambalaya

Ingredients for 6 people: 

 15 min de prépa + 55 min de cuisson

-1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

-¼ pound salt pork, chopped into 1-inch cubes 

-½ pound andouille sausage, sliced ½ inch thick (or substitute by chorizo)

-½ pound hot Italian sausage, sliced ½ inch thick (or substitute another spicy, -uncooked sausage)

-½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch cubes

-1 onion, minced

-1 green bell pepper, seeded and minced

-2 stalks celery, minced

-3 cups long-grain rice

-½ teaspoon paprika

-1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves

-1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

-1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

-2 cloves garlic, minced

-1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

-½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot sauce, plus more to taste

-2 bay leaves

-1 teaspoon dried oregano

-1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

-4 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

-2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

RECIPE

1)Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium heat.

2)Add pork, sausage and chicken breast, sauté meat until lightly browned and fat has rendered out, about 5–10 minutes.

3)Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, and cover, stirring occasionally until softened and fragrant, about 5–10 more minutes.

4)Add rice and stir to coat

5)Add the latest ingredients except the green onions, and increase heat to medium-high heat.Let boil for 5 minutes. 

6)Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed, about 25–30 minutes. If necessary, add water to prevent drying out. 

7)Fluff with a fork, garnish with green onions.

8)Serve warm with hot sauce and enjoy !!!