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Paleo Jambalaya

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Lexi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 links Andouille chicken sausage or chicken sausage of choice
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 14.5 oz. fresh or canned organic diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup organic chicken broth

Garlic-y Cauliflower Rice:

  • 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley roughly chopped

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add in shrimp and sliced sausage, let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add in sliced onions, red pepper, and spices, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Using a food processor or cheese grater, pulse/grate cauliflower until rice consistency.
  • In a medium-sized skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add in garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in cauliflower rice, seasoned vinegar, salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, until cauliflower rice has cooked through.
  • Transfer cauliflower rice to desired serving bowl. Pour jambalaya over rice, garnish with parsley and serve warm!

Notes

This recipe was updated April, 2017.
If using precooked sausage, slice and add it in step 2.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 18.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 900mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 9g