Andouille Chicken Sausage Shrimp and Orzo Pasta
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,
Ingredients
- 4-5 ounces orzo pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 lb. shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, remove tails
- 2 links andouille chicken sausage, sliced into coins
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ cup shallots, finely diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt, to taste
- cracked black pepper, to taste
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, omit if you do not like spice
- 2 tablespoons parsley , freshly chopped
Equipment
- 1 pasta pot
- 1 colander
- 1 cast iron pan or non-stick pan
Instructions
- 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.Heat a non-stick pan over medium high heat. Spray it with avocado oil spray. Slice the andouille chicken sausage into coins and add it to the pan. Once browned on both sides, remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the avocado oil. Add the diced shallots and minced garlic saute over medium heat. Once fragrant and softened, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. 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 butter. Saute fro 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the browned sausage back into the pan. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together. Taste for seasoning, then add freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving or 1/4 of the entire dish, Calories: 379kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 188mg, Sodium: 1129mg, Potassium: 322mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 748IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 88mg, Iron: 2mg