SHRIMP PAELLA

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This is a simple paella that is fast and tastes great. I even got my kids to eat it.

Provided by MRS MEGS

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Spanish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
4 saffron threads

Steps:

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the garlic and shrimp for about 5 minutes or until pink.
Pour in broth, tomatoes and saffron; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 cups of the cooked rice and reduce heat to low. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 358.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g