Bayou Pilaf
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons first cold pressed olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound peeled and cleaned Rouses Wild Caught Louisiana Shrimp
- ½ pound finely cut smoked sausage
- ½ pound finely cut tasso
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeños, undrained
Instructions:
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add smoked sausage and tasso and sauté for 10 minutes until browned. Add shrimp, wine, and clam juice and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Place pan over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon thyme and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon thyme.
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