Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onion, bell pepper and celery and saute for 7 to 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp and bay leaves and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sausage and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes (with juice), garlic, salt, cayenne, pepper and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.

6. 6

   Add the rice and stir to mix.

7. 7

   Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, or until the rice is done and liquid is absorbed.

8. 8

   Stir in barbecue sauce.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the bay leaves.

11. 11

    Stir in green onions.