Ingredients

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Italian sausage or chorizo link, diced
2 teaspoons achiote paste or 1/2 teaspoon Sweet Spanish paprika,
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
11/2 cup seafood or vegetable broth
1/2 of a large onion, chopped
1/2 cup Spanish {Bomba{ or other shirt grain rice, soaked in water for 20 minutes and then drained
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large pinch of Spanish saffron threads soaked in 1/4 cup of water
Salt
1 large Roma tomato, chopped
3 oz diced bell pepper
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 oz bay scallops
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a large deep pan or cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the sausage and chopped onions. Saute the mixture for 5 minutes then add the rice, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring regularly.

Add the chopped garlic and broth r. Stir in the saffron and its soaking liquid, achiote paste or paprika, cayenne pepper, Aleppo pepper, and salt. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and bell peppers. Bring to a boil and let the liquid slightly reduce, then cover (with a lid or tightly with foil) and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.

Uncover and spread the shrimp over the rice, pushing it into the rice slightly. Add a little water if needed. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Add the scallops and recover, cook, or until the shrimp turns pink.
Garnish with parsley.

This is a complete meal, but you could add a salad and crusty bread if you wish.

Posted by Jovina Coughlin in Fish, Healthy Italian Cooking, onion, peppers, Rice, Sausage, scallops, shrimp