Shrimp and Sausage Paella

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp 
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 chorizo chicken sausage links, sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups less sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower crumbles
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp saffron
  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels. Cook shrimp in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp are done. Transfer to a plate; keep warm.
  2. Sauté sausage, bell peppers, and onion in 2 Tbsp hot oil over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add tomato paste and garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring.
  3. Stir in broth, cauliflower, turmeric, salt, pepper, and, if desired, saffron. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
  4. Stir in shrimp and peas; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
279
279
Fat (g) 14 14
Sat. Fat (g) 3 3
Protein (g) 22 22
Carb (g) 16 16
Fiber (g) 5 5
Sodium (mg) 728 728
T. Sugs (g) 6 6
A. Sugs (g) 0 0

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