Kielbasa Scampi Food

ONE POT SAUSAGE, SHRIMP AND RICE

Steps:

• Slice the kielbasa into 1/4" rounds.
• Spray the bottom of a Dutch oven (or large pot) with olive oil spray and turn the heat onto medium high.
• Add the kielbasa slices and cook them for about 10 minutes. They are fully cooked, but we are looking for the outsides to get brown and the flavor to render.
• Dice the peppers and onion and add them to the pot with the kielbasa after the 10 minute cooking time.
• Cook the peppers and onion for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Use the moisture from the peppers and onions to pick up the burnt bits from the bottom of the pot, and use your wooden spoon to scrape them up.
• Add the paprika, onion powder, oregano, cayenne and salt.
• Half the cherry tomatoes and add them to the pot. Stir to combine.
• Add the dry, uncooked rice and stir to combine. Add the broth and stir again.
• Bring this mixture to a boil and then cover the pot, and reduce to simmer.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender (taste to be sure).
• Add the shrimp to the pot, stir to combine, and cover again. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque and firm.
• Chop the scallions and toss to combine.
• Taste for seasoning: add more salt if desired, or more cayenne for heat.

KIELBASA-SWEET POTATO FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Toss the kielbasa, sweet potatoes, onion, celery, apricots and 4 thyme sprigs in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle with 1/4 cup orange juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Tear off four 24-inch sheets of foil and fold each in half. Pile the kielbasa mixture on one side of each foil sheet. Fold the foil over and crimp the edges to seal well. Grill the packets, rotating them occasionally so they don't burn, until the vegetables are tender, 18 to 22 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the vinegar with the remaining 1 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 thyme sprigs in a medium skillet; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard the thyme. Open the foil packets, drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with celery leaves.

KIELBASA SCAMPI

Steps:

• Start cooking noodles as directed.
• Add olive oil to the pan and heat on medium heat. Slice Kielbasa to desired thickness and add to pan (make sure the package says fully cooked). Add onions to pan, saute onions and brown edges of Kielbasa.
• Meanwhile, cook broccoli until soft.
• Add butter, garlic, and wine to the pan with Kielbasa. Turn down heat and allow flavors to mix.
• Once pasta and broccoli are done, add to the pan of Kielbasa and mix well.
• Add salt/pepper and cheese to taste. May also add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (I use creole seasoning).