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 shell stock (see Notes) or chicken stock; Pinch saffron (optional but very nice); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; About 1 teaspoon pimenton (Spanish paprika; see Notes) or other paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups Spanish (or other) shortgrain rice; 2 cups raw peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, shells reserved for stock; Salt; Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cups shrimp shell stock (see Notes) or chicken stock
Pinch saffron (optional but very nice)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
About 1 teaspoon pimenton (Spanish paprika; see Notes) or other paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups Spanish (or other) shortgrain rice
2 cups raw peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, shells reserved for stock
Salt
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Warm the stock in a saucepan along with the saffron, if youre using it.
3
Place an ovenproof 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
4
A minute later, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the paprika and cumin and cook 1 minute more.
6
Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until glossy, just 1 or 2 minutes.
7
Stir in the shrimp, season liberally with salt, and add the warm stock, taking care to avoid the rising steam.
8
Transfer the skillet to the oven.
9
Bake about 15 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is dry on top.
10
Taste for salt, then garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

960

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 shell stock (see Notes) or chicken stock, Pinch saffron (optional but very nice), 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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