One Hour Shrimp Paella Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz smoked ham, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 tsp saffron, threads crumbled
1/4 tsp spanish hot paprika
3 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1 lb uncooked peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, halved

Directions:

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add smoked ham, onions and bell pepper, and saute until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
Stir in saffrom and paprika, then 3 cups of broth, and rice. Bring to boil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes.
Nestle shrimp into rice, top with olives, and drizzle with 1/4 cup broth to moisten.
Cover and cook until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	861.19 Kcal (3606 kJ)
Calories from fat	283.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.52g	48%
Cholesterol	78.25mg	26%
Sodium	2751.13mg	115%
Potassium	534.68mg	11%
Total Carbs	107.78g	36%
Sugars	5.3g	21%
Dietary Fiber	5.11g	20%
Protein	28.57g	57%
Vitamin C	53.5mg	89%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	21.3mg	118%
Calcium	88.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.49 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.03g	48%
Cholesterol	12.49mg	26%
Sodium	439.21mg	115%
Potassium	85.36mg	11%
Total Carbs	17.21g	36%
Sugars	0.85g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	20%
Protein	4.56g	57%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	89%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	39%
Iron	3.4mg	118%
Calcium	14.1mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

19.1

Points
22

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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