Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya

Name: Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 8 ounces andouille sausage, (see Ingredient 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

4 Ratings
4 Reviews

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!

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2005

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Recipe Summary

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25 mins

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Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
8 ounces andouille sausage, (see Ingredient 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

Step 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.

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Step 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.

Tips

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 Facts

Serving Size:

1 1/2 cups

Per Serving:

392 calories; protein 27.1g; carbohydrates 44.2g; dietary fiber 3.3g; sugars 5.6g; fat 9.2g; saturated fat 2.8g; cholesterol 127.5mg; vitamin a iu 502.3IU; vitamin c 36.4mg; folate 13.8mcg; calcium 57.3mg; iron 1.1mg; magnesium 73.5mg; potassium 188.4mg; sodium 650mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

Exchanges:

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat

4 Ratings

5 star values: 1
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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12/08/2011

Family Favorite! The recipe may sound simple, but it has a lot of flavor. Try it! Pros: Great easy recipe, as written. I do chop my own veggies instead of using a frozen mix though.

julie

10/01/2011

Better than Take-Out I will keep these ingredients on hand so I'm never again tempted to stop for fattening unhealthy take-out. I can make this quicker than the pizza guy can deliver. Pros: Quik, delicious, handy

lmasoner

12/14/2010

I agree, needs flavor I don't think the nutritional value will change much if thyme, parsley, basil, and some tomato paste is added. That's what I did, and I used Turkey Kielbasa to keep it low fat.

Mitchell Hellman

08/28/2010

I will be honest-- I haven't made this recipe... but I am unlikely to do so. Other than those contained in the andouille sausage (provided that you *use* andouille and not the low-fat kielbasa listed as an alternative), there is no spice or seasoning in this recipe! No paprika, no garlic, no chili powder, no Old Bay on the shrimp, nothing. Sorry, but that doesn't sound Cajun to me!

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Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya

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Recipe Summary

Nutrition Profile:

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