Saffron Arroz Con Camarones (Saffron Rice With Shrimp) Recipe

Name: Saffron Arroz Con Camarones (Saffron Rice With Shrimp)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp; 4 1/4 cups water; 2/3 cup Spanish olive oil; 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 saffron strands, toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups valencia short-grain rice

Servings: persons

2 lbs medium shrimp
4 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup Spanish olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 saffron strands, toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dry oregano
1 bay leaf
2 cups valencia short-grain rice

1
Shell, devein and refrigerate shrimp.
2
Place shrimp shells in a saucepan with the water and boil about 15 minutes. Strain and reserve 3 cups of the water (adjust for serving changes). Discard the shells.
3
In a shallow pan, heat the oil over medium heat until fragrant and saute shrimp quickly, just until they turn pink. Refrigerate again.
4
In the same oil, saute the onion and bell pepper until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, wine, salt, pepper, saffron, cumin, oregano and bay leaf and cook for a few more minutes.
5
Add the rice and the reserved shrimp water. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook gently for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender and almost dry. Add the shrimp 5 minutes before the rice is done.

1048

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs medium shrimp, 4 1/4 cups water, 2/3 cup Spanish olive oil, 1 large onion, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Saffron Arroz Con Camarones (Saffron Rice With Shrimp) 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.

Saffron Arroz Con Camarones (Saffron Rice With Shrimp)

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