Recipes
Cajun-Style Shrimp, Beans, and Rice
6 servings
35 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked chicken sausage links
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 (15 oz) package frozen vegetable gumbo mix (okra, corn, celery, onions, and red bell peppers)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
- 2 cups water
- 1 (8 oz) package red beans and rice mix
- 1 package frozen shrimp scampi (8–12 oz)
- Hot sauce (optional for serving)
Steps
- Cut sausages into ¼-inch-thick slices. Preheat large, nonstick stockpot on medium 1–2 minutes.
- Place oil in pot, then add sausage; cook 2–3 minutes until sizzling and 165°F. Stir in gumbo mix, tomatoes, water, and beans and rice mix. Cover, bring to a simmer, and cook 20 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and cover; simmer 6–8 more minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve with hot sauce, if using.
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 520, Total Fat 26g, Sat Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 100mg, Sodium 1370mg, Total Carb 47g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 10g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 21g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 10%, Iron 15%, Potassium 10%