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Sautéed Cajun Shrimp

FLAVOR BOOSTER Cooking rice in chicken broth instead of water makes a richer tasting dish, without adding much to the calorie count. Andouille sausage, a Cajun specialty, has a pronounced smokiness; a little goes a long way.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
8 ounces precooked andouille or kielbasa sausage, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add onion; cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in rice; season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add bell peppers and cook until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Add sausage and shrimp; cook until sausage is heated through and shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    To serve, divide rice among four shallow bowls; top with shrimp mixture, and drizzle with any pan juices.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 423

    Step 6

    Fat: 7.6g (1.7g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 35.9g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 49.8g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 2g

Everyday Food: Light
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