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Rice With Chorizo, Shrimp and Green Olives Recipe

Rice With Chorizo, Shrimp and Green Olives Recipe

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Rice With Chorizo, Shrimp and Green Olives

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Ingredients:

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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 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
lemon wedges and hot sauce , for serving (optional)

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	650.08 Kcal (2722 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.27g	45%
Cholesterol	56.12mg	19%
Sodium	1270.56mg	53%
Potassium	335.73mg	7%
Total Carbs	84.17g	28%
Sugars	3.68g	15%
Dietary Fiber	6.06g	24%
Protein	15.83g	32%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	18%
Iron	48.3mg	268%
Calcium	71.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.2 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.73g	45%
Cholesterol	10.98mg	19%
Sodium	248.6mg	53%
Potassium	65.69mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.47g	28%
Sugars	0.72g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	24%
Protein	3.1g	32%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	18%
Iron	9.5mg	268%
Calcium	13.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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