Barbecued shrimp & chorizo jambalaya

Barbecued shrimp & chorizo jambalaya

By William Nitisiri
15’ Prep time
30’ Cook time
45’ Total time
505 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

This rice dish might just become your new family favourite. meaty chorizo and a south america-inspired creole spice blend add bags of flavour to the rice, and the smoky prawns finish it off perfectly.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Heat a large, deep frying pan or shallow casserole over a medium heat. Fry the chorizo for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside, then spoon out all but 1 tbsp oil from the pan (or add more oil if needed). Return to the heat and fry the onion, celery and green pepper for 6 minutes until soft and turning golden.
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Step 2

Add 1½ tsp creole spice to the pan and fry for 1 minute, then stir in the rice. Add the tomatoes and stock, season and stir. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer for 12 minutes; take off the heat and set aside for 5 minutes.
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Step 3

While the jambalaya is resting, set a griddle pan over a high heat. Pat the prawns dry on kitchen paper, then toss with the 1 tsp oil and the remaining 1 tsp creole spice. Griddle on one side for 2-3 minutes, then turn, squeeze over a lemon wedge and griddle for another 2 minutes. The prawns will be pink and opaque when cooked through. Stir the chorizo through the jambalaya and check the seasoning. Serve topped with the prawns, with the lemon wedges on.

Ingredient

  • Lemon
    Lemon
    1
  • Onion
    Onion
    1
  • Sunflower oil
    Sunflower oil
    1 tsp
  • Celery
    Celery
    1
  • Green pepper
    Green pepper
    1
  • Fresh chicken stock
    Fresh chicken stock
    500 mls
  • Cooks' ingredients chorizo
    Cooks' ingredients chorizo
    190 grams
  • Long grain rice
    Long grain rice
    200 grams
  • Can chopped tomatoes with olive oil and garlic
    Can chopped tomatoes with olive oil and garlic
    400 grams
  • Bart's creole spice blend
    Bart's creole spice blend
    2.5 tsp
  • Pack raw extra large king prawns
    Pack raw extra large king prawns
    180 grams
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