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Grilled Chorizo and Shrimp Paella

This shrimp paella recipe is not only healthy but satisfying, too! It has vitamin C from the sweet red pepper, fiber from the rice, and lean protein from the chicken sausage.

Ingreadient :
    • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 cups instant brown rice
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
    • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon saffron threads or 4 teaspoons ground turmeric
    • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage or flavor of your choice, cut into 1/4-inch slices
    • 1 medium mango, coarsely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Direction :
    1. In a Dutch oven, saute red pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add the rice, garlic and chipotle pepper; saute 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, tomatoes and saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chicken sausage and mango; sprinkle with lime juice and cayenne. Transfer to a grill wok or basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Add shrimp mixture to Dutch oven; toss to combine. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.