Emerils Couscous Jambalaya Recipe Recipe For Hand

EMERIL'S CAJUN CHICKS

Steps:

• To make the marinade, combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process for 5 minutes. Fill a syringe with the marinade and inject each chicken breast, back, wings and legs. You will have to fill the syringe several times. Next, combine the seasoning ingredients and rub the mixture evenly over each chicken. Place them in large plastic bags, seal and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator and place on a spit. Place the spit over the fire. Slow cook the chickens over the fire for about 4 hours or until the chickens are golden brown and the juices run clear. The internal temperature of the chickens should reach 170 to 180 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Remove the chickens from the spit and transfer to large platters. Allow the chickens to rest for 10

CAJUN JAMBALAYA - EMERIL LAGASSE

Steps:

• In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well.
• In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat with onion, pepper and celery, 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces.
• Stir in rice and slowly add broth.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage.
• Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.

EMERIL'S NEW ORLEANS STYLE JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook sausage 5 minutes and remove from pan.
• Add chicken, cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoons Emeril's essence to pan and cook 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
• Add onions, bell peppers, remaining essence and garlic to pan and cook 8-10 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add rice and cook, stirring 3-5 minutes.
• Return sausage and chicken to pan. Add stock and bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 25 minutes; remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf and stir in green onions and parsley to serve.

EMERIL'S KICKED UP JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium high heat. Season shrimp with Creole seasoning and saute until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove shrimp and set aside until later.
• Season chicken pieces with Creole seasoning. Add remaining olive oil to Dutch oven and when hot, add chicken pieces and saute until browned on both sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Add sausage and cook until browned.
• Add onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, cayenne and thyme and cook until vegetables are wilted, about 6 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and water and return chicken pieces to pot. Season with salt and pepper and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Add rice to pot, stir well and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add shrimp, green onions and parsley to Dutch oven, mixing carefully, and continue to cook, covered, for another 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

COUSCOUS JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Makes about 2/3 cup.
• In a bowl, combine the shrimp, chicken and Creole Seasoning and use your hands to blend thoroughly.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large nonreactive skillet over high heat.
• Add the seasoned shrimp and chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the andouille, onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic and stir-fry for one minute.
• Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire, hot sauce, stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Cook for 10 minutes, stir in the couscous, and turn off the heat.
• Cover the skillet and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove the cover and stir in the remaining olive oil.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes about 5 cups.