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Shrimp With Yellow Rice

This delicious Spanish Shrimp With Yellow Rice recipe is super easy to make, ready in less than an hour, & feeds a crowd. Perfect for dinner or entertaining

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 503 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons Vigo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin divided
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes drained
  • 2 green peppers diced
  • 2 red peppers diced
  • 3 large onions diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1 - 1lb bag Vigo Yellow Rice (equals 2 1/4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup white wine dry
  • 2 3/4 cups seafood stock
  • 2 cups green peas frozen
  • salt + pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit 
  2. Season shrimp with 1 teaspoon of Vigo Olive Oil, salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  3. Place shrimp on a single layer in an aluminum lined sheet pan. Set aside
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of Vigo Olive Oil in a rimmed pot over medium heat
  5. Add the tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Sautee for 3-4 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper
  6. Add the garlic and the parsley. Stir 1-2 minutes or until garlic has cooked
  7. Add the Vigo Yellow Rice and stir so that the rice toasts up in the oil 
  8. Pour in the white wine. Stir
  9. Pour the seafood stock and increase the heat 
  10. As soon as the stock starts bubbling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice for 20 minutes - NO PEEKING!
  11. Meanwhile, roast the shrimp for  approximately 7 minutes or until it curls up and turns pink
  12. Remove from the heat and place on a cutting board. Remove the tails and chop half of the shrimp in small pieces. Leave the rest whole
  13. After 20 minutes, uncover the rice, fluff with a fork and add the frozen peas. Check the seasoning 
  14. Add the shrimp, mix, and serve
  15. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 503kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 381mg (127%) Sodium 1760mg (73%) Potassium 737mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2050IU (41%) Vitamin C 122.6mg (136%) Calcium 317mg (32%) Iron 6.2mg (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 503

% Daily Value*

Calories 503kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 381mg 127%
Sodium 1760mg 73%
Potassium 737mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2050IU 41%
Vitamin C 122.6mg 136%
Calcium 317mg 32%
Iron 6.2mg 34%

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