Shrimp Rositto
INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb raw, cleaned, shrimp
1 cup rice
1/2 lg onion, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 tsp Saffron or tumerac
Water -- about 1 1/4 cup
One large or two small red peppers sliced
IN a LARGE (3" or 4" deep) cast iron skillet, saute the shrimp and onion in the olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove only the shrimp and set aside. Add the rice; stir around for about a minute. Add 1/2 of the water and 1/2 of the saffron. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat.
Simmer for about 10 minutes, then add the remaining saffron and the
right amount of water necessary to complete cooking the rice. Stir once and continue to simmer, covered. About 2 minutes before the rice will be cooked to medium-done, add the shrimp, red peppers, peas and give it a stir.
It's best to turn off the heat, leave it covered for 3 to 5 minutes...