First Post! Jambalaya!

So here it goes, my first post, short and simple. Everyday I plan a mental "mise en place" in my head of the food and recipes I'd like to make.  Some days I'm too busy to actually follow through, but they're always stored away until I can find the time to experiment and create!  Today's dinner was quick and simple, I've been waiting to make jambalaya and I think I've come up with something rather easy and pretty tasty.

Jambalaya Recipe:

1 lb raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp

8 oz chicken tenderloins, chopped (bite size)

1 T paprika

1 T onion powder

1 T salt                                             Combine all: Creole Seasoning 

1 T cayenne

1 T garlic powder

1 T dried oregano and thyme 

Olive oil 

2 red peppers, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 cup rice

3 cups chicken broth

1 tsp sriracha hot sauce

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Combine shrimp, chicken and creole seasoning.

In large frying pan, heat olive oil (just enough to cover the bottom) on medium/high and add onion, celery, and peppers.  Cook for 5 minutes.  Then add the tomatoes and garlic.  Cook for another 5 minutes.  Add hot sauce and worcestershire sauce.  Add rice and chicken broth, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, you want the rice to absorb about half of the liquid and be tender.  Last, add your shrimp and chicken, cover and cook until meat and shrimp are cooked all the way through (10-20 minutes).  Fill up  a nice big bowl, make a strawberry margarita and enjoy your jambalaya!  Yes, it is that easy! 

Always remember: recipes are a base for a dish, everyone has their own personal tastes so feel free to add more seasoning/hot sauces depending on personal preferences!