SHRIMP JAMBALAYA - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• ¼ pound thick cut bacon, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• Chopped hot peppers to taste
• Red pepper flakes to taste
• 2 – 3 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
• 1 pound diced tomatoes
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• ½ cup water
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 pounds cleaned, deveined uncooked shrimp
• 2-3 cups cooked long grain rice