Turkey Sausage & Shrimp Skillet (Paleo)

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 13 oz. package smoked turkey sausage – halved & sliced
  • 1 medium sweet onion – diced
  • 1 red bell pepper – diced
  • 1 green bell pepper – diced
  • 1 medium zucchini – halved & sliced
  • 1 medium yellow squash – halved & sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Instructions

  • 1

    If using frozen shrimp, place in a bowl of warm water to thaw. Slice and dice sausage and vegetables while the shrimp thaws.

  • 2

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic with thawed shrimp until shrimp is just cooked, around 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.

  • 3

    Sauté onions in olive oil until tender. Add bell peppers and turkey sausage. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Deglaze the skillet with a bit of chicken broth if veggies or sausage are sticking.

  • 4

    Add the zucchini, yellow squash, along with tomato paste and chicken broth. Stir to combine.

  • 5

    Add all seasonings, stir well. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce is thickened and squashes are tender.

  • 6

    Stir in shrimp and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    If not adhering to a Paleo diet, serve over cooked rice or pasta for a hearty meal.

Turkey Sausage & Shrimp Skillet

DifficultyEasy

A fast and easy weeknight skillet meal, with a bit of heat.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 13 oz. package smoked turkey sausage – halved & sliced
  • 1 medium sweet onion – diced
  • 1 red bell pepper – diced
  • 1 green bell pepper – diced
  • 1 medium zucchini – halved & sliced
  • 1 medium yellow squash – halved & sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 1

    If using frozen shrimp, place in a bowl of warm water to thaw. Slice and dice sausage and vegetables while the shrimp thaws.

  • 2

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic with thawed shrimp until shrimp is just cooked, around 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.

  • 3

    Sauté onions in olive oil until tender. Add bell peppers and turkey sausage. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Deglaze the skillet with a bit of chicken broth if veggies or sausage are sticking.

  • 4

    Add the zucchini, yellow squash, along with tomato paste and chicken broth. Stir to combine.

  • 5

    Add all seasonings, stir well. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce is thickened and squashes are tender.

  • 6

    Stir in shrimp and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    If not adhering to a Paleo diet, serve over cooked rice or pasta for a hearty meal.