SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE STEW SOUTHERN LIVING RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, saute sausage for about 4 minutes or until browned.
• Transfer sausage to a large bowl.
• Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken to Dutch oven and saute until browned on each side.
• Transfer chicken to the bowl with the sausage.
• Discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings.
• Add onions and peppers to Dutch oven; saute for 15 minutes or until soft and golden brown.
• Add garlic, oregano, thyme and paprika; saute for 2 minutes.
• Return sausage and chicken to Dutch oven.
• Add tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, and wine.
• Bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
• Uncover pot and simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is very tender and liquid is reduced to desired consistency.
• Add shrimp and simmer about 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the sausage and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
• Add the onion, celery and green pepper to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cayenne and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until their liquid is nearly evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the stock and clam juice and bring to a boil. Scatter the sausage, lima beans and half of the parsley on top. Add the shrimp, cover tightly and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Let the stew rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve.