Shrimp & Chorizo Paella

During college I studied abroad in Barcelona. Spain. I don’t think there is anything better in life than fresh paella with tapas and a glass of sangria! This recipe brought me back to those days! This is the perfect dish to serve for a dinner party and impress your friends.

Ingredients

• 5 oz of cooked chorizo

• 1 pound of shrimp

• 1 1/2 cups of Arborio rice

• 1 medium white onion chopped

• 2 tbsp of minced garlic

• 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth

• 1/2 cup of frozen peas

• 2 tbsp of chopped parsley

• 2 tbsp of tomato paste

• salt

• pepper

• paprika

• a pinch of saffron

Directions

1. In a large pan add olive oil over medium high heat

2. Saute the chorizo and onion until onion is translucent

3. add the garlic and cook for 1 minute

4. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper and saffron

5. Add the rice and then pour in the chicken broth.

6. Bring the chicken broth to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

7. Add the shrimp and cook for 10 more minutes.

8. Stir in the peas and cook for 3 more minutes.

9. Remove from heat, top with parsley and enjoy!