Recipe(tried): Rice with Shrimps (Arroz con Camarones)

This recipe is similar to a seafood Paella, but easier. You can use only shrimps or add lobster or scallops or any other seafood and vegetables. It is one of my favorite rice dishes.

ARROZ CON CAMARONES
(Shrimps w/ Rice)

1 1/2 pound shrimp -- peeled & deveined
3 strips bacon -- diced
1/4 c Olive oil
3 garlic cloves - chopped fine
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 green bell pepper -- chopped
1 red bell pepper -- chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup canned tomatoes
1 1/2 cup converted rice
2/3 cup frozen green peas
1 teaspoon Bijol (Ground Achiote)
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil and saut the bacon, chopped garlic, onion, and green pepper until onion is translucent. Add the shrimp and fry until they turn pink, about three minutes. Remove shrimp from pan! Set aside. Add the rice, tomatoes, peas, Bijol and chicken broth (if you want the rice dry (granoso)you should add only 2 1/ cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, approximately 18-20 minutes, until rice is fully cooked. Stir in cooked shrimp and cook for about three additional minutes. Serve hot. Can be garnished with cooked green peas, sliced red pepper or asparagus.