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Recipe Tags: Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Healthy Main Dish Pork Rice Seafood American Southern United States Low Fat Shrimp Creole Dietary Low Calorie Low In Something Meat Pasta Rice And Grains Shellfish 4 Hours Or Less

Gulf Coast Jambalaya

This is a long time favorite standby. One of my husband's top requests.

Steps

Saute onion , garlic , green pepper and celery in butter or bacon grease in large heavy pan over moderate heat for 12 minutes or until onion is golden brown.
Add parsley , ham , thyme and bay leaves.
Fry , stirring often for another 5 minutes.
Add pepper sauce , salt tomatoes , tomato sauce and the water.
Simmer for five minutes.
Add rice , adjusting heat so liquid boils very gently , cover and cook for 30 minutes.
Add shrimp to float on top , re-cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes or until shrimp are cooked , rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Taste for salt and pepper needed.
Toss lightly and serve.

Ingredients

yellow onion, garlic, green pepper, celery ribs, butter, parsley, ham, dried thyme leaves, bay leaves, hot pepper sauce, salt, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, converted rice, fresh shrimp