Shrimp and Sausage With Saffron Rice
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 ounces andouille sausage (or kielbasa), sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 14.5-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 saffron threads, crumbled
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
- Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Spoon off and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
- Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, saffron, and rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir the shrimp and peas into the rice, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Spoon onto plates and add the cilantro (if desired).
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 437Calories From Fat 43%
- Fat 21g
- Sat Fat 8g
- Cholesterol 169mg
- Sodium 1,052mg
- Carbohydrate 29g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 29g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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Use saffron strands to lend a woodsy flavor and a rich orange-yellow color to vegetables and rice.
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