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Bobby Flay Jambalaya Recipe

Bobby Flay Jambalaya
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Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish that combines proteins like chicken, sausage, and shrimp with rice, tomatoes, and a blend of Creole and Cajun seasonings. Bobby Flay’s version elevates the dish with bold spices, smoky depth, and perfectly balanced flavors.

Ingredients

For the Protein & Rice

  • Andouille sausage (sliced into rounds) – ½ pound
  • Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, diced) – ½ pound
  • Shrimp (peeled and deveined) – ½ pound
  • Long-grain rice – 1 ½ cups

For the Base & Seasoning

  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium
  • Bell peppers (red and green, diced) – 1 cup
  • Celery (chopped) – ½ cup
  • Garlic (minced) – 4 cloves
  • Crushed tomatoes (canned, with juice) – 1 can (14 ounces)
  • Chicken broth – 3 cups
  • Cajun seasoning – 1 tablespoon
  • Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme – 1 teaspoon
  • Bay leaf – 1
  • Salt and black pepper – To taste
  • Hot sauce (optional) – To taste

For Garnish & Serving

  • Green onions (chopped) – 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) – 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon wedges – For serving

Instructions

  • Sauté the sausage and chicken – Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Andouille sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
  • Cook the aromatics – In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add seasonings and tomatoes – Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf. Add crushed tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Simmer with broth and rice – Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and finish cooking – Stir in shrimp and the browned sausage, cooking for another 5 minutes until shrimp is pink and rice is tender.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve – Remove bay leaf, season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, then garnish with green onions and parsley.

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