Rachs Shrimp Chorizo Paella Shows How Easy It Is To Swap Ingredients Recipes

RACH'S SHRIMP + CHORIZO PAELLA SHOWS HOW EASY IT IS TO SWAP INGREDIENTS

Steps:

• For the paella spice, combine spices in small bowl
• For the paella, if whole, peel shrimp and save shells and heads as well
• Devein shrimp, cutting down backs of shrimp, then rinse and drain
• Toast shells of shrimp in saucepot over medium-high heat until pink, bright and fragrant, add stock and bring to boil, then reduce at low boil to 3 cups and strain
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high, add about 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 turn of the pan, add the shrimp, salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes to just take the color off and get them going, then remove to a plate
• Add remaining oil, 1 turn of the pan, then cook chorizo 1 to 2 minutes to render out some of the fat, then remove
• Turn the heat down just a touch, then add onion and rice and toast 2 minutes, then stir in paella spice
• Grate in garlic, then stir in tomato paste
• Add sherry or white wine, turn up the heat, and pick up the browned bits using the tip of a wooden spoon
• Add about three-quarters of the stock, stir and bring to a boil over medium-high for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed but not dry
• Turn the heat down to medium-low, add peas, stir, then add peppers
• Add back shrimp and chorizo, press into rice, then add remaining stock and cook 8 minutes more
• Douse pan with lemon juice and top with parsley to serve

SHRIMP AND CHORIZO PAELLA

Steps:

• Heat a large paella pan (or large saute pan) over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When oil is hot, add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until onion is softened and turning golden. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the tomato paste and continue to cook until it is completely mixed in and the onions are rust colored, 2- 3 minutes.
• Add the salt, paprika, chili flakes, turmeric and saffron, stir to incorporate.
• Add the rice and stir fry until the rice is completely coated with the oil and spices.
• Stir in the stock. Bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add in the sliced chorizo and cook for about 5 more minutes.
• Arrange the shrimp on top. You may need to press the shrimp into the rice with a spoon so that they are almost covered with the remaining liquid. Cook for 5-10 more minutes or until liquid is evaporated.
• Sprinkle parsley on top and serve.

GRILLED CHORIZO AND SHRIMP PAELLA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute red pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add the rice, garlic and chipotle pepper; saute 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, tomatoes and saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chicken sausage and mango; sprinkle with lime juice and cayenne. Transfer to a grill wok or basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally., Add shrimp mixture to Dutch oven; toss to combine. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.

SHRIMP AND CHORIZO IN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium straight-sided pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat and saute the chorizo and onions, breaking the chorizo up with a wooden spoon while cooking until it resembles ground beef. Add the adobo, paprika and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook until the fat is rendered and the onions are tender and cooked into the chorizo, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the remaining oil and the garlic and lower the heat to medium-low. Let the flavors infuse over the low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the shrimp to the garlic oil, raise the heat slightly, and stir and turn to cook the shrimp evenly, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve as an appetizer on toothpicks with crusty, chewy bread.

SHRIMP PAELLA WITH CHORIZO

Steps:

• Shrimp are normally an ingredient in paella and so is chorizo but I left the chicken and several other ingredients out to simplify it for you.
• In a large saute pan heat chorizo over medium heat until fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add tomato, chicken broth, and saffron; bring to a simmer. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add rice and frozen peas; stir to combine. Cover and bring up to a simmer. Let cook for about 2 minutes. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and lay on top of rice mixture. Cover and continue to cook until shrimp are just done, about 4 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve.