How to Make Spanish Rice and Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spanish cuisine is known for its bold flavors and rich, vibrant colors. One dish that encompasses all of these elements is Spanish rice and shrimp. This delectable dish brings together tender, succulent shrimp with fragrant, savory rice, resulting in a mouthwatering meal that will transport you to the sunny shores of Spain with each bite.

What sets Spanish rice and shrimp apart from other rice and seafood dishes is the use of traditional Spanish ingredients. From saffron to chorizo an...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (7 ounce) box Spanish yellow rice mix (such as Goya®)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet and spicy seafood seasoning (such as McCormick®)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 38 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Boil for 1 minute; cover and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until just soft, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and seafood seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are bright pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Mound rice on each plate; top with a portion of the pepper-shrimp mixture and a generous sprinkling of parsley.
  • Nutrition

    247 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 647mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 83mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 458mg