Rice With Chorizo Shrimp And Green Olives

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This is a recipe from food and wine magazine. Chorizo is a spanish pork sausage that packs a lot of flavor. Don't skimp there! the chorizo is cooked so that it crisps in it's own spiced and yummy fat. Then the rice is prepared in the same pot so it absorbs any fat left in the pan, which gives it great flavor. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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Heat a medium-sized enameled cast-iron dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add the chorizo and cook until they start to crisp , about 3 minutes or so.

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Add the shimp and cook , stirring occasionally , until white throughout - about 2-3 minutes.

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Do not overcook the shrimp !.

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Use a slotted spoon transfer the chorizo and shrimp to a plate.

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Drain off all but 2 t.

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Of the fat in the pan.

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Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat until tender , about 3 minutes.

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Add the water and rice and bring to a boil.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is just tender , about 18 minutes depending on your heat level.

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Remove from the heat and let stand , covered , until all of the water is absorbed , about 5 minutes.

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Gently fold in the chorizo , shrimp olives and parsley.

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Season with salt and pepper , to taste.

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Spoon the rice into shallow bowls and optionally serve with serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

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Ingredients

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chorizo sausage, large raw shrimp, onion, garlic clove, water, basmati rice, salt & freshly ground black pepper, green olives, flat leaf parsley, hot sauce