Spanish Rice and Shrimp

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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!

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  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.

  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.

  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 Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 647mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 83mg 92%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 458mg 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.