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 tsp. canola oil
8 oz. andouille sausage (see Ingredient note) or low-fat kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 frozen bell pepper and onion mix
1 reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cup instant brown rice
8 oz. raw shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
Recipe 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.
Serving Ideas:
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.
Recipe Author:
Eating Well