Shortcut Shrimp Paella
A fast and fresh twist on a classic. We're skipping out on high effort and going for quick turmeric rice, tossed with some sweet red peppers, onions and some juicy prawns to have dinner ready in 30 minutes.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 yellow onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 10 shrimp, peeled and cooked
- ½ bunch cilantro/ coriander
- pepper
- salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan placed over a medium heat.
- Sweat the diced onion for a few minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the red pepper and stir to coat in the oil and mix with the onion.
- Add the rice and cook with water or chicken broth according to package instructions.
- In the last 5 minutes place the cooked shrimp in the pan with the rice and cover.
- Divide between 4 bowls and top with the cilantro and serve with lemons.
- Serves 4 or 2 with leftovers for lunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 40.7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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