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Deluxe Jambalaya Feast

Deluxe Jambalaya Feast layers briny clams and mussels with sweet shrimp and tender scallops, all mingling in a rich, slow-simmered tomato base alongside chicken and Italian sausage. The sauce clings to angel hair pasta, balancing gentle heat from crab and shrimp boil seasoning with savory depth. It’s a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for weekend gatherings or celebratory dinners.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook1 hr 15 mins
  • Serves24
  • DifficultyMedium
Deluxe Jambalaya Feast
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in the chicken and garlic, then add the sausage links.

  3. 3

    Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is firm enough to slice, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Slice the sausages into 1/2 inch thick pieces, and return them to the pot.

  5. 5

    Puree the stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste in batches in a blender.

  6. 6

    Stir the tomato mixture into the pot along with the shrimp boil.

  7. 7

    Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir in the clams, mussels, shrimp, and scallops, then simmer 30 minutes longer.

  9. 9

    Remove from the heat, and let stand for 15 minutes.

  10. 10

    While the jambalaya cools, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; stir in the angel hair pasta and return to a boil.

  11. 11

    Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes.

  12. 12

    Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

  13. 13

    Serve the jambalaya over the cooked pasta.