Paella
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth, heated
  • 8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
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Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the paprika, saffron, salt and pepper. Stir in the bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the rice and cook until coated with the oil mixture. Pour in the hot chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the shrimp and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Tags
paella
rice dish
seafood dish
Spanish cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine
one-pot meal
stovetop cooking
easy dinner recipe
weeknight meal
quick dinner
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