Shrimp Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 lb. shrimp
1 lb. smoked sausage
2 Tbsp. oil
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped green peppers
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 1/2 c. long grain rice
2 c. beef stock or water
1/4 c. chopped green onions
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. chili powder

Preparation

Peel shrimp; slice shrimp lengthwise. Dice or slice sausage and saute in oil and butter over low fire about 5 minutes. Add onions, green peppers, celery and garlic; slowly saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes, seasonings, rice and water. Reduce heat and cover. Cook at low temperature 25 to 30 minutes. About 5 minutes before jambalaya is ready, add green onions and parsley. Cook until rice is fluffy. Serves 6.