Shrimp and Sausage Spanish Rice

Shrimp and Sausage Spanish Rice

from aimeemars.com
Main Course
30 min
6 servings
434 kcal / serving

A mix of tomatoes, broth, and vegetables tossed with sauteed shrimp sausage and rice all made in less than 30 minutes. This Shrimp and Sausage Spanish Rice is a flavorful family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 8 ouncesshrimp (deveined and tails on)
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 lbsmoked sausage
  • 6 ouncesyellow rice (1 package)
  • ½ cupred onion (diced)
  • 14 ½ ouncesdiced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • ¼ cupchicken broth
  • 2garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cupfrozen peas (thawed)
  • 8 ouncesdiced green chiles (do not drain)

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spanish Rice according to the package directions (start this first so it’s done when the other ingredients are). Most versions take about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add Sausage and Red Onion. Cook and stir until sausage is cooked through and onion becomes slightly translucent about 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in Diced Tomatoes, Broth, and Garlic. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add in the Shrimp, Peas, Green Chile Peppers. Cook, continuing to stir, for 5 to 7 minutes, or when shrimp is pink and are opaque. Season with Salt and Pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve over (or tossed with) Spanish Rice.