Skillet Shrimp and Sausage
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 2 (2 lb) bags frozen raw shrimp (31 to 40 per pound)
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 links precooked chicken-apple sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
directions
- Divide the shrimp into 3 portions: Place 1 portion in a large bowl of lukewarm water to thaw.
- Place 1 each of the remaining portions in 2 resealable 1-gallon freezer bags; label and freeze.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the rice and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes and their juices; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer two-thirds of the rice mixture to a bowl; let cool. Stir 2 cups chicken broth into the rice in the skillet.
- Cook one meal now: Bring the rice mixture to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 17 minutes.
- Drain the thawed shrimp and add to the rice mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Freeze two meals for later: Divide the rice mixture in the bowl between 2 resealable 1-gallon freezer bags.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth into each freezer bag; seal, label and freeze.
- THAW 1 bag of shrimp and 1 bag of rice per meal in the refrigerator overnight. Cook as directed in Step 3.
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