Easy Weeknight Jambalaya | No Expert with Emily Duncan

Hey gang! Today, we're making one of my absolute favorite weeknight dinner recipes: my take on jambalaya.

This recipe is very much inspired by this recipe by legendary Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme: https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/paul-prudhommes-chicken-and-tasso-jambalaya/

...just with my own twists to make it a little faster and a little easier/cheaper to shop for (at least in my area).

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Quick aside before we get to the recipe: I'm posting this on Canada Day (July 1st). This year, in solidarity, I'm skipping the celebrations and prioritizing supporting Indigenous communities and businesses. My heart goes out to the Indigenous communities of Canada who are mourning young people traumatized and murdered in the name of colonization.

Some resources for those not in the know or looking for ways to help:
(*warning that this is some pretty dark information and could be distressing*)
- Basic overview: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-residential-schools-kamloops-faq-1.6051632
- Most recent news: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/01/1012100926/graves-found-at-new-site-canadian-indigenous-group-says
- Links for donations to support survivors of residential schools: https://www.macleans.ca/news/where-to-donate-to-support-survivors-of-residential-schools/
- Settler Responsibility Guide by NS Youth: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aAjfdKJQKCUGnIKRNNMzrq8Iac-I82F2lyrReevm5UI/edit#heading=h.j9hnmd2e0xjs
- Some Indigenous-owned brands you could buy from:
https://toastedsisterpodcast.com/native-owned-food-companies/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g33825337/native-american-clothing-brands/
https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com
https://rezfamous.square.site/s/shop?page=2&limit=60&sort_by=shop_all_order&sort_order=asc
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Ok, recipe!

Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 4 andouille sausages, sliced into 1/2 inch coins
- 16 frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled & halved
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 yellow or Spanish onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine or long grain rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock

1. In a big pot, melt butter over medium-medium high
2. Brown the sausage in the pot, about 5 minutes
3. Add the shrimp, cook 1-2 minutes
4. Add 1/2 the green pepper, 1/2 the onion, and your spices. Cook until veggies start to soften, about 5 more minutes
5. Add the garlic, cook 2 more minutes
6. Add the can of tomatoes and the remaining onion and pepper, give it a stir.
7. Add the rice and stock.
8. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer on low at least until rice is cooked, but up to 45 minutes (the longer the better!). I recommend taking a little break to watch TV or make a cocktail. Stir once around the 25 minute mark, to make sure you don't need to adjust the temp.
9. Scoop into a bowl and enjoy!

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