Rice With Chorizo, Shrimp and Green Olives

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a medium-sized enameled cast-iron dutch oven or skillet (or other heavy, good quality cookware) over medium-high heat.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add the shimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until white throughout - about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook the shrimp!

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Drain off all but 2 T. of the fat in the pan.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Add the water and rice and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

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

10. 10

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

11. 11

    Gently fold in the chorizo, shrimp olives and parsley.

12. 12

    Season with salt and pepper , to taste.

13. 13

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