Stove Top Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 20 frozen pre-cooked shrimp
• 1 large pre-cooked kielbasa
• 1 package Knoll Mexican Rice
• ½ jar mild picante salsa
• ½ jar hot picante salsa (For less spice use 1 jar of mild or medium picante salsa in place of mild & hot)
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend
• 1 tsp paprika

Directions

-        Place shrimp in a small mixing bowl or veggie steamer basket. Allow cold water to run over the shrimp for 5-10 minutes or until thawed, then remove tails.

-        While shrimp are thawing dice kielbasa into small chunks.

-        Using a medium heat setting, prepare the wok.

-        Spray with non-stick cooking spray, and then add shrimp and dry seasonings to the wok. Stir to distribute seasonings evenly.

-        Add diced kielbasa and salsa. Stir to combine.

For less spice, substitute 1 jar of mild or medium salsa.

-        Cover pan and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until rice is prepared.

-        Prepare rice per directions on package.

-        Once rice is done, including “set-time”, add to wok mixture and stir to combine.

By: Amanda E Kruse  RD, CD & Spencer D Hotz

Photo Credit: http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/stove-top-jambalaya.aspx