Recipes
Shopping list
- 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
- Cut chorizo in half lengthwise; then slice thinly. Slice onion thinly (about 2 cups). Cut jalapeño in half (remove seeds); chop jalapeño finely.
- 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.
- 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
- Chop onion coarsely (½ cup). Cut jalapeño in half (remove seeds); chop pepper finely. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl (except oil).
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan; swirl to coat.
- 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%