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Demetra Overton

Creole Shrimp and Orzo Pasta

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

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