Spanish Rice and Shrimp

Spanish Rice and Shrimp

I created this recipe to replicate paella for a crowd. I love paella, but it’s expensive and not everyone likes the mussels and sausage in it. Serve this dish with a good Spanish wine and some bread and oil and it will be a sure crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
38 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 3 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (7 ounce) box Spanish yellow rice mix (such as Goya®)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet and spicy seafood seasoning (such as McCormick®)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Boil for 1 minute; cover and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

Step 2
Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until just soft, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and seafood seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are bright pink, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
Mound rice on each plate; top with a portion of the pepper-shrimp mixture and a generous sprinkling of parsley.

Editor’s Note:

The directions for making rice are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on the box if using a different brand.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247
Calories
12g
Fat
14g
Carbs
21g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Cholesterol173mg 58%
Sodium647mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate14g 5%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars3g
Protein21g
Vitamin C83mg 415%
Calcium74mg 6%
Iron4mg 22%
Potassium458mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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