Florida Shrimp and Clams over Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound large Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 20 Florida middleneck clams, cleaned
• 2 Florida tomatoes, diced small
• 2 Florida bell peppers, seeded and chopped (your favorite color)
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon seasoning blend (blackened, seafood or your favorite)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 package yellow or Spanish rice
• Sea salt
• fresh ground pepper