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Spicy Gumbo-Laya

This recipe combines the best of two classic New Orleans dishes — gumbo and jambalaya.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

3

tablespoons olive oil

1

pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

8

ounces fully cooked hot link sausages (about 3), cubed

1

large onion, chopped

1

large green bell pepper, chopped

1

/4 cup all purpose flour

3

cups canned low-salt chicken broth

1

14 1/4-ounce can diced tomatoes

1

10-ounce package frozen sliced okra

3

/4 cup long-grain white rice

1

pound bay scallops

8

ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined

Cayenne pepper

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sausage and sauté until brown, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mixture to bowl. Add onion and bell pepper to pot. Sauté until soft and brown, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to boil. Mix in chicken mixture, okra and rice. Reduce heat to medium; cook uncovered until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Mix scallops and shrimp into pot. Cover and cook until seafood is cooked through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with cayenne, salt and pepper.