The “Locrio” it’s a Dominican way to make the rice. It consists on mixing rice with meats, vegetables or seafood. This time I made it with shrimp. It is delicious and easy to make. Try it out!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of shrimps
• 4 cups of rice
• 6 cups water
• 5 tablespoons oil
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped green peppers
• 1 pinch oregano
• 1 teaspoon mashed garlic
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1/8 cup chopped seedless olives
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 spoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 spoon finely chopped coriander
• 1/2 spoon of thyme leaves
• Salt

Preparation:

1. In an pot heat the oil (reserve 2 tablespoons of oil), add the herbs, olives, spices, tomato paste, peppers, garlic and salt to taste. Add the shrimps and stir (be careful with hot oil splattering). Cover and wait two minutes, then stir again.
2. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add the rice. Stir regularly to avoid excessive sticking. When all the water has evaporated cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer on very low heat. Wait 15 minutes and uncover, stir, add the remaining oil and cover again. Wait another 5 minutes. Try the rice, it should be firm but tender inside. If necessary, cover and leave another 5 minutes on very low heat.

I found the recipe on: http://www.dominicancooking.com/527-locrio-de-camarones-rice-and-shrimps.html