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This simple version of the classic Creole rice dish contains shrimp, ham, and andouille smoked sausage and, although flavored with garlic and a bit of cayenne pepper, is not  overly spicy. 

Recipe by Real Simple December 2003

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Credit: Miki Duisterhof

Recipe Summary

prep:
25 mins
additional:
25 mins
total:
50 mins
Yield:
Makes 8 to 10 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy stockpot over high heat and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, until the shrimp curl and just begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the ham and sausage to the stockpot and cook, stirring frequently, until both are well browned, about 15

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  • minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, celery, bell pepper, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, broth, salt, cayenne pepper, and half the parsley. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until the liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in the shrimp and the remaining parsley. Cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes more. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat, covered, in a 325º F oven for 20 minutes or until heated through, stirring once or twice.)

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