Sausage Jambalaya (Children) with Shrimp (Adults)

Sausage Jambalaya (Children) with Shrimp (Adults)

Sausage Jambalaya (Children) with Shrimp (Adults)

1 T. olive oil
1/2 pound Cajun sausage (or kielbasa), sliced into coins
1 onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 14 1/2 – ounce can stewed tomatoes, Cajun style, or diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice

For each Adult Portion: 1 tsp. EVOO, ¼ lb. raw, cleaned shrimp, 1/8 tsp. Cajun Seasoning, pinch cayenne

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sausage, onion, pepper and celery. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Stir in seasoning and bay leaf; cook 1 more minute. Add tomatoes, broth, 1-1/2 cups water and rice; bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove bay leaf.

For adult portion, heat oil in nonstick skillet. Add shrimp and seasonings. Cook 2 minutes, or until shrimp is pink; stir into jambalaya.

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