Recipe by Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh, Recipe Developer and Food Blogger, Healthyish Foods
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Serves: 4
This two-pan andouille chicken sausage shrimp and orzo pasta recipe is a weeknight win. Loaded with healthy protein and better-for-you organic chicken sausage, your entire family will love this simple recipe.
Ingredients
6 ounces orzo pasta, cooked al dente
3 links Smart Chicken Andouille Chicken Sausage, sliced into coins
1 lb. jumbo shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined – option to remove tails
1.5 – 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup shallots, finely diced
2 tablespoons salted butter
1.5 – 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, omit for mild
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
¼ cup parsley , freshly chopped
Directions
Boil a pot of water and cook the orzo according to the package. Al dente is best. Using a colander drain off the water and set the cooked pasta aside. Slice the andouille chicken sausage into coins and add it to a pan over medium high heat. Once browned on both sides, remove the sausage from the pan and set in aside.
In the same pan, add avocado oil. Add the minced garlic and shallots over medium heat. Once fragrant and lightly browned, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Option to remove tails. Season with salt, cracked black pepper, cayenne powder, paprika, and cumin. Stir well. Once the shrimp have cooked for 2-3 minutes per side, add the lemon juice and salted butter. Stir well. Add the sausage back into the pan. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together. Fold in freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
serving size: 1 serving, calories: 473kcal, carbohydrates: 42g, protein: 16g, fat: 28g, saturated fat: 7g, polyunsaturated fat: 2g, monounsaturated fat: 10g, trans fat: 0.2g, cholesterol: 60mg, sodium: 852mg, potassium: 246mg, fiber: 3g, sugar: 5g, vitamin a: 793IU, vitamin c: 15mg, calcium: 33mg, iron: 2mg