Michaud's Cajun Oyster & Sausage Jambalaya
Categories: Seafood, Meat, Cajun, Ethnic, Dixie, Stew, Southern, Main dish
Yield: 6 servings
2 lb Smoked sausage cut to 4" pieces*
24 ea Oysters shucked
1/2 c Peanut or corn oil
1 ea Onion chopped
2 ea Celery ribs chopped
2 ea Garlic cloves minced
1 ea Green Bell pepper seeded & chopped
2 c Uncooked rice
4 c Water
Salt & pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 c Green onions chopped
1/2 c Parsley chopped
*NOTE: Andouille is also good as the sausage in this recipe.
Boil sausage in 2 qts of water for 25-30 mins.
Drain then cut into 1/4" thick slices.
Brown sausage in a deep cast iron skillet with oil until its almost done.
Add onion, celery, garlic & bell pepper then cook until onion is transparent.
Add rice, water & seasoning to skillet.
Stir well then cover & cook over low-heat while stirring often.
Add green onion & parsley while serving.
ORIGIN: Zoe Michaud, Baton Rouge-LA, circa 1997