One-Hour Shrimp Paella
A flavorful Spanish-inspired paella made with saffron-infused rice, smoky ham, tender shrimp, and colorful vegetables. This quick version delivers authentic taste in just one hour.
6 servings
29 min
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •8 ounces smoked ham
- •2 cups onions
- •1 cup red bell pepper
- •¼ teaspoon saffron threads
- •¼ teaspoon hot paprika
- •3¼ cups chicken broth
- •1½ cups arborio rice
- •1 pound shrimp
- •½ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives
- •halved
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add smoked ham, onions, and bell pepper, and sauté until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in saffron and paprika, then 3 cups broth and rice. Bring to boil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Nestle shrimp into rice, top with olives, and drizzle with 1/4 cup (or more) broth to moisten. Cover and cook until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
29 min