Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
Contributed by: Jim Romanoff of EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook
150 Delicious Recipes for Simple, Everyday Suppers in 45 Minutes or Less - By Jim Romanoff and the Editors of EatingWell Magazine
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Jim Romanoff is the food editor and a longtime recipe developer for EatingWell Magazine in Charlotte, Vermont. He has worked for such diverse publications as Woman's Day, Fresh Ideas, Rolling Stone, Us Magazine and Details. He has been a restaurant cook and caterer and is an avid home cook.
You don't have to sacrifice the traditional smoky punch of this Cajun favorite just because you're short on time. All you need is some purchased sausage and quick-cooking brown rice to create a rich, satisfying dinner on any weeknight. Have some sliced berries for dessert to cool off your palate!
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 8 ounces andouille sausage (see Note) or low-fat kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen bell pepper and onion mix
- 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups instant brown rice
- 8 ounces raw shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
Directions:
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and pepper-onion mix; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir once, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and stir to incorporate. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Active Minutes: 15 - Total: 25 minutes
Ingredient note:
Andouille sausage is a smoky, mildly spicy pork sausage commonly used in Cajun cooking. Look for it near other smoked sausages in large supermarkets or specialty food stores.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1 1/2 Cups Servings
Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 412 calories; 10 g fat (3 g sat, 1 g mono); 142 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrate; 31 g protein; 3 g fiber; 685 mg sodium. Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (31% daily value), Vitamin C (25% dv).
