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Packed Shrimp Paella: A Flavorful Recipe to Try Today!

Packed Shrimp Paella is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines shrimp, chorizo, and rice with aromatic fennel and tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 1072
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced fennel bulb
  • 1 15-oz. can petite diced tomatoes with juice
  • 10- oz. yellow rice
  • 24- oz. chorizo
  • 1 lb. shrimp

Method
 

  1. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the fennel and sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the rice mix and stir to combine.
  4. Add water according to package instructions and place the chorizo on top.
  5. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for the recommended cooking time on the rice package.
  6. Five minutes before the rice is done, arrange the shrimp on top of the rice mixture in a single layer.
  7. Cover and continue to cook until the shrimp are opaque white and curled, about 5 minutes.
  8. Serve, garnished with fennel fronds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 1072kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 29gFat: 74g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider using seafood stock instead of water for cooking the rice.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chorizo and shrimp based on your preference.

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