Saffron Shrimp Paella

Name: Saffron Shrimp Paella
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Spanish, European
Ingredients: 177 milliliters arborio rice; 411 grams can reduced-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 0 teaspoons hot Spanish paprika or hot Hungarian paprika; 1 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 118 milliliters frozen small peas, thawed; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 0 teaspoons saffron threads, crumbled; 2 servings Salt and black pepper; 170 grams peeled, deveined large shrimp (uncooked or thawed cooked frozen)

Saffron Shrimp Paella might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 2. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 441 calories, 26g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up saffron threads, bell pepper, shrimp, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the hungarian paprika you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert.

Instructions

In a medium heavy skillet with 2-inch sides, warm the oil over medium heat.

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Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 6 minutes until softened, stirring often. Stir in the garlic, saffron, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.

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Add broth and rice.

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Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 12 minutes until the rice is almost tender. Nestle the shrimp and peas in the rice, and add 1/4 cup (or more) of the broth to moisten. Cover and cook until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database

The 5-Factor World Diet by Harley Pasternak, M.Sc. and Laura Moser. Copyright © 2010 by Harley Pasternak, M.Sc. and Laura Moser. Published by Ballantine Books. All Right Reserved.Harley Pasternak, M.Sc., has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tyra Banks Show, Access Hollywood, Extra, VH1, E!, and many times on the Today Show. He holds a Masters of Science in exercise physiology and nutritional sciences and an honors degree in kinesiology. He is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Servings:

177milliliters

arborio rice 411grams

can reduced-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed 3cloves

garlic, chopped 0teaspoons

hot Spanish paprika or hot Hungarian paprika 1teaspoons

olive oil 1small

onion, chopped 118milliliters

frozen small peas, thawed 1

red bell pepper, chopped 0teaspoons

saffron threads, crumbled 2servings

Salt and black pepper 170grams

peeled, deveined large shrimp (uncooked or thawed cooked frozen)

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp can be paired with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Esperto Pinot Grigio. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.