10 Minute Paella
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful **10-Minute Paella**, a quick and easy twist on the Spanish classic. Packed with bold flavors, this recipe features tender pre-cooked short-grain rice infused with smoky paprika and golden turmeric, perfectly complemented by juicy shrimp, sweet roasted red bell peppers, and a pop of color from frozen peas. Ready in just 10 minutes, thanks to minimal prep and pre-cooked ingredients, this dish delivers the rich, aromatic experience of traditional paella without the lengthy cooking time. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for a fresh, zesty finish that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. Ideal for busy weeknight meals or an impressive yet effortless dinner for two, this dish is your go-to for quick comfort food with a gourmet touch. Perfect search terms: quick paella, easy paella recipe, shrimp paella in 10 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 medium, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup, pre-cooked short-grain rice
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 pound, peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
- 0.5 cup, sliced roasted red bell pepper
- 0.5 whole, sliced into wedges lemon
- 0.25 teaspoons, or to taste salt
- 0.25 teaspoons, or to taste black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or shallow pan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and turmeric, cooking for 30 seconds to release the flavors.
Add the pre-cooked rice to the pan and stir to coat it in the spice mixture.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, and stir in the frozen peas. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid and the peas to heat through.
Arrange the cooked shrimp and roasted red bell peppers on top of the rice mixture. Cover the pan and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the shrimp is warmed through.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the pan from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
945 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 1930 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 862 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
