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Creole Shrimp and Orzo Pasta

Demetra Overton
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deviened
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
  • 12 ounces andouille or linguica sausage
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • One 14 ounce can tomato sauce
  • One 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions
  • Season the shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper
  • Saute the shrimp in the oil over medium heat for 2 minutes per side and remove from the pan
  • Slice the sausage and brown it on both sides
  • Dice the onion. pepper and garlic and add them to the pan with the sausage
  • Pour in the chicken broth, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes then simmer for 10 minutes
  • Stir in the shrimp and orzo, add red pepper flakes to taste
  • Serve