SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE PAELLA

Shrimp and Sausage Paella image

Provided by Diane Schmidt @snakpackmomma

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 - bags of boil in the bag long grain rice
1 cup(s) frozen green peas
1/4 cup(s) water
1/4 teaspoon(s) saffron threads (note: saffron is so expensive, you can use turmeric instead)
1 cup(s) thinly sliced spanish chorizo sausage (i have also just used 1 pound of ground chorizo and browned it)
1 1/2 pound(s) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes
14 1/2 ounce(s) can of diced tomatoes with green pepper and oregano

Steps:

Cook the rice in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add the frozen peas, cover and cook 3 minutes. Drain well; set aside
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the hot water and the saffron threads; set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the shrimp, garlic, turmeric, and crushed red pepper; saute for 3 minutes. Add the saffron mixture and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice and peas.