Spicy Seafood Jambalaya

Here's another Cajun fave that is perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to please your family and guests. The succulent combination of the seafood , tomatoes, and the trinity, blended with a spicy garlic, tomato sauce and rice is out of this world! It's like a scrumptious seafood jambalaya, with a twist. Serve with a fresh summer salad, cornbread , and a nice glass of white wine for a wonderful meal. Bon appetit!

Spicy Seafood Jambalaya

2 tbs.'s olive oil

1 lb. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 lb. lump crab meat
1/2 cup, each, of "the trinity", (onions, celery, and bell peppers), chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 cups seafood  stock
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 small can tomato sauce
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

And sometimes, I will add a half pound of sliced Andouille sausage, or during the season, I will add some crawfish tails in the mix, too. Yum!

Place the seafood in large bowl and season to taste with Cajun seasoning, and set aside. Chop the veggies, garlic, and parsley. In a large heavy pot, saute the trinity in the olive oil, for 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning,  stir, and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add  shrimp and crab meat, and stir, and simmer for 5 more minutes. Add parsley,
and remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaves,  add cooked  rice, and blend gently until well combined. Transfer to a 13x9 inch,  buttered baking dish and bake, cover with foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover, and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese and bake for 5 to10 more minutes or until cheese melts. Cest bon, cher! Fab!

Pairs well with my Creole Summer Salad, w/ Tabasco Vinaigrette. Click here to see recipe.

And Mama's Buttermilk Cornbread

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup flour

1 tsp. salt

2 tbs.'s sugar

2 1/2 tsp.'s baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil. And add to the dry ingredients, and stir, until just mixed, and pour into a 9 inch, buttered baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is browned and a toothpick comes out clean. Melt in your mouth, good!

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