New Orleans Jambalaya Recipe

4 Cups Cooked Rice
8 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine
1 Cup Chopped Onion
1/2 Cup Chopped Celery
1/2 Cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper
5 Cloves Garlic, Minced
3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 Cups Water
1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 Pounds Peeled And Deveined Shrimp
1/2 Teaspoon Cornstarch
1/2 Cup Green Onion, Finely Chopped
1/2 Cup Parsley, Finely Chopped
salt, Pepper And Cayenne
pepper To Taste

cook Rice While Make Jambalaya (or You Can Use Leftover Rice For This). Melt Butter Or Margarine In A Large Saucepan; Then Sauté The Onion, Celery, Pepper And Garlic About 5 Minutes.

mix In The Tomato Paste, Stirring Constantly For About 5 Minutes Longer Over Low Heat.

add In The Sugar And 1 1/2 Cups Water. Season To Taste With Salt, Pepper And Cayenne Pepper. Cook, Uncovered, Over Medium-low Heat For Approximately 15 Minutes.

add Raw Shrimp And Cook 5 Minutes Longer.

dissolve Cornstarch In 1/2 Cup Warm Water; Add To Pan And Cook 2 Minutes Longer. Add In The Cooked Rice, Green Onion And Parsley. Mix Again And Cook For A Couple Of Minutes.

serves 6.