Before now the most I knew about Fat Tuesday was that the place to be was New Orleans and it included one heck of a party with great food and lots of booze! I had never bothered to learn more about it but at the same time I knew that someday I wanted to be a part of it. It looks like such a good time! So, I did what any good blogger would do when needing to learn more about a subject and I googled it! A very brief summary? It’s the last hurrah before giving up that favorite food or drink before the lenten season. I’m sure most if not all, of you already knew that but it was interesting to me so I thought I would share it with you.. just in case. I’m not so great at giving up things, especially when it has to do with food and those who do have my utmost respect.
This week for #SundaySupper we’re celebrating with Fat Sunday and I’m sharing with you a delicious traditional New Orleans Favorite! Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya!
Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium shrimp – peeled & deveined (do not discard shells)
- 1 pound andouille sausage – cut in 1/4 inch rounds
- 2 green peppers – chopped
- 3 ribs celery – chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper
- 1 can whole tomatoes – broken apart and undrained
- 3 cloves garlic – minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 1 bundle fresh thyme
- 5 scallions for garnish – sliced thin
Instructions
- Fill large stock pot with water and add the shrimp shells. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- In a Dutch Oven or other similar large pan heat olive oil to medium-high. Add the andouille sausage and cook until sauce is lightly browned. Add the peppers, celery, salt, cayenne and red pepper. Cook until peppers and celery have softened and then add the garlic, cooking for three more minutes. Add the tomatoes and rice then stir to combine.
- Remove the shrimp shells from your stock pot and add four cups of the stock to your jambalaya. Toss in the bay leaves, thyme then cover and cook for 24 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink.
- Serve with chopped scallions for garnish.
~ Enjoy!
Cocktails & Other Beverages:
- The Hurricane Cocktail Recipe from An Appealing Plan
- The French 75 from Kimchi MOM
- Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Appetizers:
- Fried Oysters and Remoulade from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Shrimp in Mustard Sauce from Noshing With The Nolands
- Mini Sweet Potato Pies from MealDiva
- Cajun Crab Beignets from Delaware Girl Eats
- Pancetta and Mushroom Arancini from Ruffles & Truffles
Main Dishes:
- Creole Shrimp Po Boy Recipe from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo from Supper for a Steal
- Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya from Yours And Mind Are Ours
- Vegan Pizza Waffles from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Red Beans and Rice from Cookin’ Mimi
- Baked Catfish Po’Boy from Curious Cuisiniere
- Muffaletta from Casa de Crews
- Bayou Seafood and Andouille Jambalaya from The Weekend Gourmet
- Seafood Gumbo from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Cajun Rice & Beans from Momma’s Meals
- Creole Celery Root Bisque (with Lobster) from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Louisiana Roasted Barbecue Shrimp from Food Lust People Love
- Cajun Dirty Rice Bowls from The Dinner-Mom
- New Orleans Fried Chicken from Family Foodie
Side Dishes:
- Baked Endive and Pears in Blue Cream Sauce from Shockingly Delicious
- Okra Creole from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Desserts:
- Banana Creme Pie with Honey Whipped Cream and Pecan Brittle from The Foodie Patootie
- Chocolate Ganache Tart from Melanie Makes
- Banana Bread Pudding from Gotta Get Baked
- Delicious Saffron Baked Beignets from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- New Orleans Bread Pudding with Caramel Whiskey Sauce from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Polish Paczki from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Buttermilk Beignets from The Messy Baker
- Eggless Bread Pudding in a Jar from What Smells So Good?
- Mint Julep Bars from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Mardi Gras Cupcakes w/ Cinnamon Frostingfrom Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mardi Gras Long Johns from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake from La Cocina de Leslie
- Fasnetküchle from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Cheesecake Swirl Brownies from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pecan and Chocolate Pralines from Desserts Required
- Chocolate Raspberry Cake from Clarks Condensed
- Baked Coconut Beignets from Mess Makes Food
- Ravioli dolci di Carnevale from Manu’s Menu
- Strawberry Paczki from Neighborfood
- Blackberry Fritters from girlichef
- Brownie Chocolate Chip Cheesecake from Magnolia Days
- Flourless Chocolate Cake in a Mug w/ Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Pecan Bars from Pies and Plots
- “Skinny Tuesday” Bananas Foster Cheesecake Parfaits from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Mocha Pear Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Skinny Baked Beignets from Daily Dish Recipes
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