Hoppin John with Shrimp Weight Watchers
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this lightened-up Weight Watchers version of Hoppin’ John with Shrimp! This Southern-inspired dish combines tender shrimp, protein-packed black-eyed peas, and hearty brown rice, all cooked with aromatic vegetables like bell peppers, celery, and onion. A touch of smoked paprika and thyme lends a rustic, smoky depth, while a dash of optional hot sauce adds a kick of heat. Simmered in low-sodium chicken broth, this one-pan meal is both flavorful and satisfying, all while being mindful of your health goals. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a wholesome, WW-friendly recipe freshened up with green onion garnish and perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious yet comforting option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery stalk, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups black-eyed peas, cooked and rinsed
- 1.5 cups long-grain brown rice, cooked
- 10 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
Add the minced garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the cooked black-eyed peas and brown rice. Season with salt and black pepper. Let the mixture cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to heat through.
Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and add the shrimp to the other side. Cook the shrimp for about 3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and fully cooked.
Mix the shrimp into the black-eyed peas and rice. Stir in hot sauce if using and adjust seasoning to taste.
Garnish with thinly sliced green onions before serving. Divide the dish into 4 servings and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 554 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 2177 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 114.1 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.7 mcg | 63% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2974 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
