An old Cajun stand-by, shrimp jambalaya is hard to beat for a delicious, filling dish.

Ingredients

* 1 tablespoon canola oil
* 6 ounces andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
* 3 celery stalks, diced
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 2 teaspoons paprika
* 4 large tomatoes, chopped
* 3 cups water
* 1 cup long-grain white rice
* 1 pound medium shrimp (about 30), peeled, deveined, and tails removed
* 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in paprika; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add tomatoes, rice, and 3 cups water to skillet; cover, and simmer over medium heat until rice is cooked and has absorbed all water, about 15 minutes.
3. Add shrimp to skillet, and cook, covered, until shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Garnished with green onions and serve hot