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Shrimp paella

Recipe Information

Description:
Shrimp paella is a delicious Spanish recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 50 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 50 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Shrimp; Rice; Soybeans
Category Beans & Legumes; Rice & Grains; Seafood
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Cook Method Sautéing; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large deveined shrimp, tails removed

  • 2 cups brown rice

  • 1 can diced tomatoes, 15 ounces

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

  • 2 cups cooked soybeans

  • Cooking spray

Directions

  • Boil 2 cups of water. Add the rice and soybeans and cook for 40 minutes.

  • In the meantime, rinse the shrimp and add the lemon pepper seasoning.

  • Ten minutes before the rice is done, spray a skillet with cooking spray and sauté the shrimp until pink. Add the cooked rice, tomatoes, garlic, basil, and oregano. Stir and cook for five minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 158 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 50mg

  • Sodium: 534mg

  • Carbohydrate: 20g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 13g