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Spanish Shrimp and Rice

Spanish Shrimp and Rice

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 366 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/2 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 480 ml
  • 1 cup long grain rice 190 grams
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas 55 grams
  • 1 lbs raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) 450 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic and finely chop the red bell pepper and carrot (peeled)

  2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. After a couple of minutes add in the chopped vegetables, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the hot smoked paprika, quickly mix together, then add in the tomatoes finely grated and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then simmer

  4. Once the grated tomato has slightly thickened, add in the vegetable broth and saffron, turn up to a high heat and gently mix

  5. In the meantime, add the rice into a fine sieve and rinse under water, until it starts running clear underneath, about 1 minute

  6. Once the broth comes to a boil, add in the rice, give it one final mix so everything is evenly distributed, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low medium heat

  7. While the rice is simmering, add the shrimp over some paper towels (in a single layer) and pat completely dry, then season with sea salt & black pepper

  8. After cooking the rice for 10 to 12 minutes and most of the broth has been absorbed, add in the frozen peas and shrimp, all in a single layer, place the lid back on the pan and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until all the ingredients are fully cooked through, then remove from the heat

  9. Using a fork gently fluff the rice, then transfer into serving dishes and garnish with fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Saffron and Spanish Paprika I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Shrimp and Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 952mg41%
Potassium 512mg15%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 4412IU88%
Vitamin C 54mg65%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.