Cajun Shrimp Or Sausage Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. cleaned shrimp or smoked sausage, cubed or sliced
2 bunches green onions, chopped
2 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
12 oz. (3/4 c.) uncooked long grain rice
1/3 c. parsley flakes or 1 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. crushed red pepper or 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 bay leaves
2 tsp. salt
3 to 4 c. shrimp stock or water

Preparation

Saute shrimp or sausage and green onions in oil in large heavy pot until shrimp turn pink or sausage is warmed through.
Remove shrimp or sausage and set aside.
Add garlic, rice and parsley and mix well with remaining oil in pot.
Add bay leaves, thyme, crushed peppers and stock or water.
Simmer until rice is tender (20 to 25 minutes).
Add shrimp or sausage and salt.
Serve in soup plates with paprika and fresh parsley and lemon wedge garnish.
Serves 6.