Smoked sausage jambalaya

Original recipe did not include shrimp or cayenne pepper. We thought it needed some more heat, but haven't yet fixed with the cayenne

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Step 2

In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add sausage, cook stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

With a slotted, remove from pan and place on a paper towel to drain, leaving the drippings in the pan.

Step 5

Add onion, peppers, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until veggies are softened, 10-15 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring occasionally until deepened in color, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in chicken broth, scrapping bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release browned bits

Step 8

Bring to a boil.

Step 9

Stir in rice, reduce heat and simmer.

Step 10

Top with shrimp then sausage

Step 11

Cover with the lid.

Step 12

Bake for 10 minutes

Step 13

Uncover and bake until rice is tender, liquid has been absorbed, shrimp is pink, and sausage is crispy, 5-10 minutes.

Step 14

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 15

Garnish with thyme if desired