Rice With Chorizo, Shrimp And Green Olives Recipe

Name: Rice With Chorizo, Shrimp And Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb dry chorizo sausage, sliced on the bias 1/4 inch thick; 3/4 lb large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 onion, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 3 1/4 cups water; 2 cups basmati rice; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 12 large pimiento-stuffed green olives, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; lemon wedges and hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 lb dry chorizo sausage, sliced on the bias 1/4 inch thick
3/4 lb large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 1/4 cups water
2 cups basmati rice
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 large pimiento-stuffed green olives, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
lemon wedges and hot sauce, for serving (optional)

1
Heat a medium-sized enameled cast-iron dutch oven or skillet (or other heavy, good quality cookware) over medium-high heat.
2
Add the chorizo and cook until they start to crisp, about 3 minutes or so.
3
Add the shimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until white throughout - about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook the shrimp!
4
Use a slotted spoon transfer the chorizo and shrimp to a plate.
5
Drain off all but 2 T. of the fat in the pan.
6
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the water and rice and bring to a boil.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is just tender, about 18 minutes depending on your heat level.
10
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until all of the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
11
Gently fold in the chorizo, shrimp olives and parsley.
12
Season with salt and pepper , to taste.
13
Spoon the rice into shallow bowls and optionally serve with serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb dry chorizo sausage, sliced on the bias 1/4 inch thick, 3/4 lb large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1 onion, chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Rice With Chorizo, Shrimp And Green Olives falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rice With Chorizo, Shrimp And Green Olives

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