Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 2 1/2 c. chopped and seeded tomatoes
  • 16 large shrimp, peeled, cleaned and deveined)
  • 5 c. warm chicken stock
  • 3 c. cooked white rice
  • 1 c. cooked asparagus tips
  • 1/4 c. Recaito (if not available, combine equal parts chopped onion, chopped jalapeno peppers and cilantro and add a little olive oil)
  • 1 c. cooked peas
  • 1/2 c. stuffed olives, chopped

Method

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil until hot.
  • Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and saute until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and saute until opaque, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the Recaito.
  • Add the chicken stock, rice, asparagus tips, peas and olives.
  • Stir well and bring almost to a boil.
  • Serve at once. Makes 6 servings.