Shortcut Paella

Submitted by Kristin Kopp:

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 8 oz. smoked sausage or chorizo, cut in to 1/4 in. slices
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon tumeric
  • 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz) can drained diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium.  Add onion and sausage; cook 3 minutes or until onion is softened.  Stir in rice, Italian seasoning and turmeric; cook 2 minutes.  Add broth and bring a broil.  Cover and simmer 15 minutes.  Stir in tomatoes.  Place shrimp in a single layer on top of rice; top with peas.  Cover and cook on medium-low 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender and shrimp are cooked.  Season to taste with black pepper.  Stir and serve