Monday, October 30, 2017

White Creole Chili


1 Tbsp. olive oil                                                1
 lb. fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 lb. andouille sausage, quartered and chopped
1 c. chicken broth                                             
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped                            
15 oz. chopped green chilies
2 green onions, sliced                                        
2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans, undrained
1 tsp. garlic powder                                         
½ tsp. Creole seasoning
1 tsp. ground cumin                                          
½ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. dried cilantro                                          
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste                             
blackening seasoning
2 Tbsp. butter
8 oz. Monterrey Jack Cheese


Mix spices, except blackening seasoning, together to make spice blend; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Render sausage in oil for 5-7 minutes. Add onions; cook another 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 more minutes. Stir frequently as sausage, onions, and garlic cooks. Stir in broth, green chilies, green onions, cannellini beans, and spice blend; simmer 15 minutes. In a pan, melt butter for sauté. Lightly coat shrimp with blackening seasoning (more heavily coat if you want it spicy). Sauté shrimp in melted butter 2-3 minutes on each side. Add shrimp to chili mixture, and simmer for 5 minutes. Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.