Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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8 oz Spanish chorizo, sliced into ¼” rounds
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups white rice (Calrose or long-grain)
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp dried oregano
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2 cups seafood or chicken stock
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the pan.
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Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
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Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the rice, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice.
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Pour in the stock and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil.
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Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, until the rice is mostly tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
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Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper. Nestle the shrimp and cooked chorizo into the rice. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
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Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Spanish