CAJUN PAELLA

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Chicken, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers and onion come together into a rice-based dish that no one can resist! I've never been accused of timid use of ingredients!

Provided by J. D. Tyre

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken leg quarters
2 (8 ounce) packages dirty rice mix
5 cups water
2 pounds whole cooked crawfish, peeled
¾ medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium high heat. Sear chicken on all sides until browned. Stir in dirty rice mix and water. Stir in crawfish, shrimp, sausage, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Bring mixture to a boil, and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, and moisture is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 277.4 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 54.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1867 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Gabriel Payne
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The paella was a bit too dry for my taste. I think it could have used more liquid.


Madariapara Shihab
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Both Young
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This paella was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Itz HRIDOY
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised! The paella was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Conall McManus
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I'm not a big fan of paella, but this recipe was actually really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Allie Bryant
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This paella was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Zaki Sinaii
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I loved the unique flavor of this paella. The Cajun spices gave it a nice kick and the shrimp and chicken were cooked to perfection.


saim asad
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This paella was delicious! The shrimp and chicken were cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Wajahat Awan
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I've made this paella several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is amazing and the rice always comes out fluffy and flavorful.


Ayman Faatima
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This recipe was easy to follow and the paella turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the Cajun spices, which gave the dish a nice kick.


Irfan Sahito
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I made this paella for my family last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the rice was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Parsons
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This Cajun paella was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were bold and authentic, and the shrimp and chicken were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


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