Shrimp Paella
A flavorful and vibrant shrimp paella, perfect for a family dinner or gathering. This dish combines tender shrimp with rice, spices, and vegetables for a delightful meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (2 cups) short-grain rice
- (4 cups) chicken broth
- (1) medium onion, diced
- (1) red bell pepper, diced
- (1) green bell pepper, diced
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- (1/2 tsp) saffron threads
- (1/2 cups) frozen peas
- (1/4 cups) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet or paella pan, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add 1 medium onion, diced, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in 1 red bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper, both diced, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Sprinkle in 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp saffron threads, stirring to combine.
- 6
Pour in 2 cups short-grain rice and stir to coat the rice with the oil and spices for about 2 minutes.
- 7
Add 4 cups chicken broth and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
After 15 minutes, add 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, and 1/2 cup frozen peas. Stir gently to combine.
- 10
Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the rice is tender.
- 11
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
- 12
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
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