Paella That Won't Break the Bank
Frozen shrimp and a little chorizo keep this paella within everyone's budget.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 8 oz chorizo, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- 1 1/4 cups white rice
- 1 pinch saffron
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 lb bag frozen shrimp
- 3 Tbs fresh cilantro
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
- Preheat large skillet. Add olive oil. Add chorizo and cook until some fat renders.
- Add bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté for just a minute or so.
- Add rice, saffron, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Remove lid and add shrimp and cilantro on top of rice. Return lid for another 5 minutes.
- Paella is done when shrimp turn pink. Be very careful not to overcook shrimp, or they will be rubbery.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 496
Calories from Fat 195 (39%)
(33%)Total Fat 22g
(33%)Saturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
(50%)Cholesterol 151mg
(29%)Sodium 698mg
(17%)Potassium 593mg
Total Carbohydrate 44g
(13%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(60%)Protein 30g
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