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Shrimp Paella

By: MRS MEGS 
"This is a simple paella that is fast and tastes great. I even got my kids to eat it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
  • 4 saffron threads

Directions

  1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the garlic and shrimp for about 5 minutes or until pink.
  3. Pour in broth, tomatoes and saffron; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 cups of the cooked rice and reduce heat to low. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 199 | Total Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 173mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by TANYA-RENEE   view full review
The Paella came out great. I added a little bit of sugar to cut the bitter taste of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by JennyLynn   view full review
Very easy and tasty. I used a package of saffron rice instead of white rice because I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by valleygirl   view full review
It was okay. I used saffron yellow rice like others suggested. I definitely think the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2006 by Nicci   view full review
Excellent recipe, tastes great with a little red onion, kosher salt & cracked pepper!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by BALLROOMGIRL   view full review
Only had some "Spanish" rice mix for this, so used it, and added some cumin because of that. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by MASSIVEMO1   view full review
this was just okay, the sauce had an odd taste to it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2011 by Jenn   view full review
I made this with tumeric instead....a 12 serving option needs 2 1/4 tsp.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by archcry   view full review
made this for the first time and its fab. tkx so much. I added some frozen mixed Mexican vegies.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by CaseyDoodleBug   view full review
Very Bland.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2011 by Attysholl   view full review
Yields 4 VERY SMALL servings. I doubled the recipe and it was enough for a family of four. I...

 

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