Shrimp With Lemon-Saffron Rice Recipe

Name: Shrimp With Lemon-Saffron Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup onion; 1/2 cup green pepper; 1 garlic clove; 1 pound shrimp; 2 cups rice; 14 ounces broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon saffron; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup green pepper
1 garlic clove
1 pound shrimp
2 cups rice
14 ounces broth
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup frozen peas
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large pot.
2
Add 1/2 cup each chopped onion & bell pepper, cook 3 minutes.
3
Add 1 minced garlic clove, cook 30 seconds more.
4
Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, cook another 30 seconds.
5
Add 2 cups rice, 1/2 cup water, 14 ounces broth, 1 1/2 tsp. oregano, 1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper, saffron and paprika.
6
Cover, reduce heat and summer until rice is cooked.
7
Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 2 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice to finish.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup green pepper, 1 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Shrimp With Lemon-Saffron Rice 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.

Shrimp With Lemon-Saffron Rice

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