Spanish-Style Paella with Shrimp
A classic Spanish dish made with saffron-infused rice, succulent shrimp, and crispy vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Spanish rice
- ●1 pound Shrimppeeled and deveined
- ●2 tablespoons Nice Spanish olive oil
- ●1 medium Crisp Spanish onionschopped
- ●2 medium Crisp Spanish bell pepperssliced
- ●1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the sliced bell peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 5
Add the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
- 6
Add the Spanish rice to the pan and stir to coat with the oil and spice mixture.
- 7
Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
- 8
Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 10
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.