Of all the delicious foods to come out of Louisiana,jambalayais near the top of the list.

Acme Oyster House

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The restaurant’s menu is heavy on seafood and New Orleans specialties, and thejambalaya is top-notch.

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The Acme Oyster House’s version of the seasoned rice dish features shredded chicken and flavorful sausage.

It’s a perfect shareable side with a seafood platter or as a main dish.

The restaurant chain does things a little differently, including serving jambalaya with pasta instead of rice.

margaritaville jambalaya

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Therecipe is so popularthat he’s posted it on his website.

Theiroriginal “secret in the pot” recipeis cooked fresh daily in a cast-iron pot over a fire.

The Jambalaya Shoppe also offers pastalaya, which is jambalaya made with pasta instead of rice.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Jambalaya

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The restaurant serves ahearty bowl of Creole-style jambalayawith smoked sausage and shredded chicken.

It tastes even better with a side of cornbread.

Founded in Colorado in 2010, the chain has expanded to California, South Carolina, and Texas.

Acme Oyster House jambalaya

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Thejambalaya is slow-cooked daily, with seasoned rice, chicken, and spicy Cajun sausage.

Get there early because once the kitchen runs out for the day, the jambalaya is 86’ed.

Pot & Paddle Jambalaya Kitchen

This five-location micro chain in Louisianaspecializes in jambalaya.

copeland’s jambalaya

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Prepare for your high expectations to be met by the house-made chicken or pork versions.

The meat is alway juicy, and the rice is well-spiced.

Emeril’s jambalaya

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Jambalaya dinner at the Jambalaya Shoppe

The Jambalaya Shoppe

Jambalaya at J. Gumbo’s

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Jambalaya at the Lost Cajun

The Lost Cajun

pot and paddle jambalaya

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