Shrimp Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1½ pounds peeled and deveined raw shrimp
• 1½ teaspoons. salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 2 large or 3 small bell peppers (colors of choice)
• 8 oz. sliced baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons. cajun or creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on desired level of spice)
• 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 (14-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves or green onion for garnish
• juice of 1 lemon
• ½ cup sliced green olives for garnish (optional)