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    Locrio de Longaniza y Camarones ("Surf and Turf" Rice)

    Locrio de Longaniza y Camarones ("Surf and Turf" Rice)

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    All the flavors from my Caribbean paradise, this locrio de longaniza y camarones is so colorful, juicy, and flavorful you will be hooked.

    Locrio de Longaniza y Camarones ("Surf and Turf" Rice)

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. My secret
    3. About this recipe
    4. Recipe

    Why we ❤️ it

    Let's talk about this colorful, mouthwatering locrio de longaniza with camarones, because I swear I am not just repeating myself here.

    Sure, there's already more than a dozen locrio recipes, including a locrio de camarones recipe, and a locrio de salami with instructions to adapt it to using longaniza, but this marriage of the House of Longaniza and the House of Shrimp is something else altogether.

    My secret

    I'll have to forgive you if at first glance you thought it was paella. It isn't, but it was inspired by one. It occurred to me that the Spanish forefather of the Dominican locrio could be adapted to typical Dominican ingredients with equally good results. It worked.

    The way to get this brightly colored rice is bija, an ancient seed used in the Caribbean since pre-Columbian times. Bija was our grandmother's secret ingredient to brightly colored dishes too. A bit of auyama adds extra color and creaminess.

    • bija (annato, anato)
    • Plato de locrio longaniza

    About this recipe

    I used camarones de Sánchez, shrimp from a Northeastern town that is famous for its tasty shrimp (but use what you can find), and longaniza (spicy pork sausage) instead of Spanish chorizo. But the change I am happiest about was using bija in lieu of saffron.

    In the end, I had a very juicy, flavorful, and colorful plate of "surf and turf" rice. The perfect dish to celebrate good news with (whenever they occur).

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

    Recipe

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    [Recipe + Video] Locrio de Longaniza y Camarones ("Surf and Turf" Rice)

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    All the flavors from my Caribbean paradise, this locrio de longaniza y camarones is so colorful, juicy, and flavorful you will be hooked.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Dominican
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 715 kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ tablespoon bija seeds (annatto, achiote)
    • 1 pound longaniza, [0.25 kg] , cut into 1" [2.5 cm]-slices
    • 2 red bell pepper
    • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 3 bay leaves
    • 1 cup diced auyama (kabocha squash), (or kabocha squash)
    • ⅓ cup pitted green olives
    • 2½ cup vegetable broth, salted to taste and boiling-hot
    • 2 cups rice, (Carolina rice)
    • 1 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste
    • 1½ pound shrimp (large, uncooked and peeled), [0.7 kg] (see notes)
    • ¼ cup sweet peas

    Instructions
     

    • Coloring oil with bija
      Coloring oil: Heat oil over very low heat in a large (3 quart [3 lt] thick-bottomed pot.
      Cook bija in the oil, stirring gently for a minute, or until the oil turns bright orange in color. Scoop out bija seeds leaving just the oil.
    • Browning longaniza
      Browning sausage: Add the longaniza and increase heat to medium-low. Cook longaniza until it is light brown all over, stirring as necessary.
    • Stirring vegetables
      Adding vegetables: Stir in peppers, garlic, bay leaves, auyama, and olives. Cook and stir for a minute.
    • Adding shrimp
      Cooking rice: Add rice and cook stirring until all the rice is coated in oil (about a minute).
      Pour in the broth, stir to mix all the ingredients.
      Simmer over medium-low heat until nearly all the liquid has evaporated. Mix in shrimp.
    • Covering with lid
      Simmering: Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer over very low heat for 10 minutes.
      Uncover and stir, moving the rice from the bottom to the top. Cover again, stir in peas and simmer for another 10 minutes.
    • Locrio de longaniza ready for serving
      Serving: Remove from the stove, discard the bay leaves, and serve hot. You may go the extra mile and serve some tostones with it.

    Tips and Notes

    If you want to just make it with longaniza, double the amount. But seriously, the shrimp really go well with this dish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 715kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 42gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 343mgSodium: 2015mgPotassium: 564mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1381IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 4mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.

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    Edited: Jun 20, 2021 | Publish: Apr 7, 2014

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    Janet Cortorreal
    February 14, 2021 9:44 PM

    I love your blog Iam puerto rican and my husband is dominican I learned how to cook from my mother in law. I moved to NC and couldn't remember her recipes so I searched online and found your blog. Your recipes are exactly like my mother in-laws and my families… Read more »

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    Rob Murphy
    May 31, 2015 6:06 AM

    I've always loved Dominican food growing up, but couldn't find any after I moved to Asia a good 4 years ago. After discovering your blog we (my Korean wife and I) started making Dominican food at home (with substitutes when necessary). We love your blog and it's our go-to site… Read more »

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    Cooking Jar and Happy Accidents
    April 11, 2014 4:53 PM

    Congrats on the SAVEUR nomination! I sincerely hope you win as it's been extremely fun getting to know you on your blog and via Instagram so I'm rooting for you! This was an educational read on the substitution of ingredients to make a paella-ish inspired dish.

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    Sagrario Matos
    April 9, 2014 8:59 AM

    Mi querida Clara esto está fantástico. Me encanta la foto de la bija!!!

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