Easy Shrimp Paella

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    286 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Easy Shrimp Paella

Shrimp Paella is an easy, weeknight meal requiring less than 10 ingredients, one pan and 30 minutes—all due to one secret pantry staple!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup salsa thick and chunky
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
  • 1 arborio rice heaping cup
  • 1 teaspoon saffron , optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • lemon for serving, wedges
  • parsley , for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large, shallow skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp, sautéing until they are pink and slightly curled.
  3. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside, leaving seasoned oil in the skillet.
  4. Add arborio rice, saffron, fine sea salt, smoked paprika, ground black pepper. Brown rice for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in CHI-CHI'S® Fiesta Style Roasted Tomato Salsa Medium
  6. and chicken broth.
  7. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for approximately 20 minutes.
  8. Uncover and using a fork, fluff rice with frozen peas and cooked shrimp.
  9. Recover and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until peas thaw and shrimp is reheated.
  10. Fluff again before serving. Spritz with fresh lemon wedges and chopped parsley.
  11. If you try this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 1702mg (71%) Potassium 411mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 712IU (14%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 197mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 1702mg 71%
Potassium 411mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 712IU 14%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 197mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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