How Do You Make Jambalaya Bayoulicious Shrimp Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-3 Jalapenos, seeded and minced
• 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced (450g)
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (450g)
• 1/2 lb peeled and deveined shrimp (225g)
• 2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed (400g)
• 4 cups chicken broth (1 Liter)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained (400g)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (2.5ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 Bay leaves
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Optional hot sauce to taste