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Shrimp and Chorizo Sauté with Mixed Red Beans
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Shrimp and Chorizo Sauté with Mixed Red Beans
4 servings
30 minutes total
  • Prepare bean recipe and shrimp recipe each through step 1 (15 minutes)
  • Preheat both sauté pans; complete bean and shrimp recipes and serve (15 minutes)

Shrimp and Chorizo Sauté

Ingredients

  • 2 links cured chorizo sausage (about 3 oz)
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¾ lb peeled/deveined large shrimp, tails on (thawed, if needed)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps

    1. Cut chorizo in half lengthwise; then slice thinly. Slice onion thinly (about 2 cups). Cut jalapeño in half (remove seeds); chop jalapeño finely.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add chorizo, onions, jalapeño, and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring often, or until onions begin to soften.
    3. Add shrimp (wash hands) and paprika; cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often, or just until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

Mixed Red Beans

Ingredients

  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper
  • 1 (15.5-oz) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (15.5-oz) can small red beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Complete seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps

    1. Chop onion coarsely (½ cup). Cut jalapeño in half (remove seeds); chop pepper finely. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl (except oil).
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan; swirl to coat.
    3. Add bean mixture to pan and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, or until peppers are softened and beans are thoroughly heated. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with white rice, salad blend, Cuban bread and flan.
  • Serve the shrimp in a wide bowl with slices of fresh bread. The sauce and richly flavored oil are wonderful for dipping your bread.

Shrimp and Chorizo Sauté

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 23g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 135mg, Sodium 850mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g, Protein 19g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 6%

Mixed Red Beans

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 4.5g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 660mg, Total Carb 36g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 4g, Protein 10g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 15%