The Spicy Olive Skillet Paella

 The Spicy Olive’s Skillet Paella

3 Tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Garlic, Milanese Gremolta or Lemon olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1&1/2 cups Arborio rice

2 ounces dried chorizo, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

1/4 cup dry white wine 

1&1/2 cups chicken broth

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

3/4 pound large shrimp (31-35) peeled and deveined

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

sea salt and pepper, to taste

 Step 1: In  a large skillet, heat olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Cook until garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in rice and chorizo and cook until rice is translucent, 3 minutes.

 Step 2: Add wine and cook stirring until evaporated, 2 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

 Step 3: Stir in shrimp and peas. Cover and cook until shrimp is opaque throughout, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 4.