Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
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!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon canola oil
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8 ounces andouille sausage, (see Ingredient note) or low-fat kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
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1 16-ounce bag frozen bell pepper and onion mix
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1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 cups instant brown rice
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8 ounces raw shrimp, (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
Directions
1.
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.
2.
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.
Tip:
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.
Nutrition information
Calories 412, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 685 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, Potassium 232 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 25%. Exchanges: Starch 2, Vegetable 1, Lean Meat 3.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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