Fast And Easy Shrimp Paella Recipe

Name: Fast And Easy Shrimp Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups shrimp stock (*) or 4 cups chicken stock; 1/4 teaspoon saffron (optional); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups Spanish rice (or other short grain rice); 2 cups raw peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2 inch chunks; salt; minced fresh parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 cups shrimp stock (*) or 4 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon saffron (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups Spanish rice (or other short grain rice)
2 cups raw peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
salt
minced fresh parsley (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Warm the stock in a saucepan along with saffron.
3
In a large ovenproof skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
4
A minute later add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add paprika and cumin and cook 1 minute more.
6
Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until glossy, 1-2 minutes.
7
Stir in the shrimp and season with salt.
8
Add the warm stock and transfer skillet to oven, baking 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is dry on top.
9
Garnish with parsley, serve immediately.
10
*For shrimp stock, boil the shells from the shrimp in 4 cups water, then remove and steep until ready to use, or until water cools.
11
Strain and use.

963

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups shrimp stock (*) or 4 cups chicken stock, 1/4 teaspoon saffron (optional), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Fast And Easy Shrimp Paella falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fast And Easy Shrimp Paella

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