Emeril Lagasse's Super Bowl Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya

— -- Ingredients:

1 lb. of smoked sausage, cut lengthwise in half, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices1 lb. of shrimp2 tablespoons of yellow onion1/2 cup of chopped celery1 cup chopped green bell peppers4 bay leaves2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped canned or fresh tomatoes1 tbsp chopped garlic2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cups long-grain white rice5 cups of chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped green onions or scallions (green part only)1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cayenne

Directions:

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers and celery. Season with salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring until the vegetables are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the bay leaves tomatoes, garlic, and shrimp and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, then add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. stir in the green onions, remove the bay leaves, and serve hot.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Recipe copyright ©2000 by Emeril Lagasse