Mardi Gras Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Mardi Gras Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 domestic duck (about 5 pounds) cut into 8 pieces; Essence, recipe follows; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch slices; 4 bay leaves; 2 cups chopped tomatoes, peeled and seeded; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 cups white rice; 8 cups chicken stock; 1 pound rock shrimp; 1 cup chopped green onions; Salt and cayenne; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 domestic duck (about 5 pounds) cut into 8 pieces
Essence, recipe follows
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
4 bay leaves
2 cups chopped tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 cups white rice
8 cups chicken stock
1 pound rock shrimp
1 cup chopped green onions
Salt and cayenne
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil.
2
Season the duck with Essence.
3
When the oil is hot, add the duck, skin side down, and sear for 6 minutes and then turn the duck over and continue to sear for 4 minutes.
4
Remove the duck from the pan and set aside.
5
Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the pan.
6
Season with salt and cayenne.
7
Saute the vegetables for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted.
8
Add the sausage and saute for 2 minutes.
9
Add the bay leaves, tomatoes, and garlic.
10
Saute for 2 minutes.
11
Stir in the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
12
Add the stock.
13
Season with salt and cayenne.
14
Add the reserved duck.
15
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
16
Cook the jambalaya for 30 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
17
Season the rock shrimp.
18
Add the shrimp to the pan and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
19
Stir in the green onions and reseason if necessary.
20
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

1481

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 domestic duck (about 5 pounds) cut into 8 pieces, Essence, recipe follows, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Mardi Gras Jambalaya falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mardi Gras Jambalaya

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