Dinner Tonight: Rice with Chorizo, Shrimp, and Green Olives

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Dinner Tonight: Rice with Chorizo, Shrimp, and Green Olives
45 min.
4
691kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and personality? Look no further than our delightful Rice with Chorizo, Shrimp, and Green Olives! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a quick and satisfying meal that can be prepared in just 45 minutes.

Imagine the rich, smoky aroma of Spanish chorizo sizzling in a dutch oven, perfectly complemented by the sweetness of succulent shrimp. As the ingredients meld together, the addition of tender basmati rice and zesty green olives creates a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing. Each bite is a celebration of bold flavors, enhanced by a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for that extra zing.

This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a lively gathering with friends. With four generous servings, it’s designed to bring people together around the table. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbs, you can enjoy this hearty meal without any guilt. So grab your apron and get ready to impress your loved ones with this vibrant and delicious main course!

Ingredients

  • cups rice 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • servings hot sauce 
  •  optional: lemon quartered
  • 12 large pimiento stuffed olives green thinly sliced
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.8 pound shrimp shelled deveined
  • 0.8 pound chorizo spanish chopped
  • 3.3 cups water 
  • medium onion diced yellow

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Add chorizo to large dutch oven set over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until chorizo sets to crisp up and release oil, about three minutes.
  2. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until shrimp are pink and firm, one to two minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove shrimp and chorizo and set aside, leaving as much oil in dutch oven as possible.
  3. Add onion and garlic to dutch oven. Cook until onion is soft and tender, about three minutes.
  4. Pour in water and add rice. Turn heat to high and bring to boil. Season with salt and pepper, cover saucepan, and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Turn off heat, keeping saucepan covered, and let rest for five minutes.
  5. Carefully stir in chorizo, shrimp, olives, and parsley. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Server with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories691kcal
Protein22.56%
Fat30.24%
Carbs47.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.92
Glycemic Load
45.62
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.493043723314%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.61mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.45mg
Quercetin
5.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:690.99kcal
34.55%
Fat:22.75g
35%
Saturated Fat:8.12g
50.73%
Carbohydrates:79.88g
26.63%
Net Carbohydrates:76.97g
27.99%
Sugar:2.04g
2.27%
Cholesterol:190.08mg
63.36%
Sodium:502.82mg
21.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.19g
76.38%
Manganese:1.09mg
54.72%
Vitamin K:33.19µg
31.61%
Copper:0.61mg
30.37%
Phosphorus:303.47mg
30.35%
Vitamin C:19.31mg
23.41%
Selenium:14.43µg
20.61%
Iron:3.24mg
18.01%
Magnesium:62.24mg
15.56%
Zinc:2.27mg
15.1%
Potassium:427.62mg
12.22%
Fiber:2.9g
11.62%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.06%
Calcium:109.93mg
10.99%
Vitamin A:526.1IU
10.52%
Vitamin B5:1.04mg
10.38%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
8%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.27%
Folate:19.02µg
4.76%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.14%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.64%