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Cajun-Style Shrimp, Beans, and Rice
Recipes
Cajun-Style Shrimp, Beans, and Rice
6 servings
35 minutes total

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 scampi shrimp (8–12 oz)
  • Hot pepper sauce (optional for serving)

Steps

    1. Cut sausage into ¼-inch-thick slices. Preheat large, nonstick stockpot on medium 1–2 minutes.
    2. Place oil in stockpot, then add sausage; cook 2–3 minutes until sausage is sizzling and 165°F. Stir in gumbo mix, tomatoes, water, and beans and rice mix. Cover, bring to a simmer, and cook 20 minutes.
    3. 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 450, Total Fat 21g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 100mg, Sodium 1250mg, Total Carb 45g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 8g, Protein 21g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 20%