Rice with Shrimp

Ingredients for 6-8 portions
2 pounds (1 kilo) of shrimp with tail
3 Tbs. of olive oil
1 cup of onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 red bell pepper finely chopped
1 cup of ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup of carrots chopped
1 ½ cup of white rice
½ cup white wine
1 cup of water
Coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas
2 Tbs of fresh parsley chopped

In a deep skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and sauté the onions and garlic until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook for 3 more minutes. Add the tomato and cook for 3 more minutes. Add the shrimp and carrots, stir and add the wine. Cook until the liquid has been almost completely absorbed. Add the rice, water, salt and pepper to taste and cook uncovered for 20 minutes over low heat. Add the green peas, stir and cook covered over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the parsley and serve sprinkled with a little olive oil.

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