Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredientes

1 teaspoon TABASCO ® brand Original Red Sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 pound andouille or other smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1/2 cup sliced celery

1 small onion, chopped

1 small red or green bell pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 3/4 cups chicken broth

1 cup diced fresh or canned tomatoes

1 bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

3/4 cup uncooked rice

1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise

Instruções

Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.

Stir in broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, TABASCO ® Sauce, oregano, thyme, and allspice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and shrimp turn pink. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.