Quick and Easy Jambalaya

Quick and Easy Jambalaya

1-1/2 lb. shrimp (chopped up)
1 cup oil
4 medium onions (chopped)
2 bundles of shallots (chopped)
1 bell pepper (chopped)
1 tbsp. salt (or to taste)
A sprinkle of garlic powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 cup smoked sausage (cut up)
3 cups rice (uncooked)
5 cup water

Saute onions, garlic, shallots, pepper, salt, peppers and sausage in the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add in the shrimp, rice and water; bring to a boil. Cover and put on the lowest heat; cook for 20-25 minutes; take off heat. Stir and replace the cover. Make sure rice is cooked and ready to serve; serve.

*Johnna's tip: Zatarain's jambalaya mix is another quick and easy road to take when you really are pressed for time and need to entertain on the nick of a dime. Change up the amount of flavoring for this recipe to your liking by adding more spice with the pepper and red pepper flakes (*as you know, JKGF is not much of a spicy cook).

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