CHORIZO, SHRIMP AND RICE

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I've made this a couple of times, to rave reviews from my family. It's really easy to make, it's tasty and hearty, and makes the shrimp go a long way.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into dice
1 green bell pepper, cut into dice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup quick-cook Spanish rice (or other variety is OK)
salt and pepper
7 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 cups fish stock or 2 cups chicken stock
1 lb raw large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan over medium-high heat, Add the onion and bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, and continue to cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tomato, rice, salt and pepper to taste and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the chorizo, then the stock and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender, but the dish is still moist.
  • Add the shrimp, stir through and cover.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • If it looks too moist, simmer an additional 2 minutes uncovered.
  • Taste, adjust the seasoning if necessary, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.8, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 187, Sodium 1264.6, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 29

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