Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 cup chorizo sausage (sliced)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
  • 2 bell peppers (finely chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 2 large zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 jalapeno (finely chopped)
  • 2 tsp. cajun spice
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 x 14 oz. cans chopped tomatoes
  • 10 oz. shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped chives to serve
  • Chopped parsley to serve
  • Cauliflower rice to serve

Instruction

  • Melt the coconut oil in a large frying pan, add the chorizo and fry until golden brown.
  • Remove the chorizo from the pan, leaving behind the golden oil.
  • Add the onion, celery, and peppers. Allow cooking for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Add the garlic, zucchini, and jalapeno, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the chorizo back into the pan.
  • Add the spices and stir to combine.
  • Add the tomatoes and shrimp and cook for 5-10 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through, and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Season to taste, then top with fresh chives and parsley. Serve over cauliflower rice.