Best 6 Spanish Rice And Shrimp Recipes

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Cooking Spanish Rice and shrimp can be a delightful culinary experience, blending the vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine with the freshness of succulent shrimp. The result is a colorful dish packed with delectable tastes and textures, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will help you create an exceptional Spanish rice and shrimp dish that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Spain.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPANISH SHRIMP AND RICE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Spanish Shrimp and Rice Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-38763

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small carrot, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups converted white rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spanish-shrimp-and-rice-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and turmeric and cook until the onion is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato, carrot and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the rice, 2 cups water and 1/2 tablespoon parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle in the peas and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon parsley. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the rice mixture with a fork and incorporate the peas and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with hot sauce. Per serving: Calories 511; Fat 13 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 172 mg; Sodium 556 mg; Carbohydrate 67 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 31 g Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spanish-shrimp-and-rice-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

MARTHA'S SPANISH RICE AND SAUSAGE



Martha's Spanish Rice and Sausage image

This is a much loved recipe that my mother made often when I was growing up. It tastes great served with pinto or red kidney beans.

Provided by Lu

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups water
¾ (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crisp. Mix in the rice, water, tomato sauce, adobo seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1287.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SPANISH RICE WITH SHRIMP



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Make and share this Spanish Rice With Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups chopped plum tomatoes (about 7 tomatoes)
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked medium grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 4 minutes.
  • Add tomato, pepper, and celery; sauté 6 minutes.
  • Stir in water, rice, and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add shrimp; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 485.8, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 29.2

SPANISH RICE AND SHRIMP



Spanish Rice and Shrimp image

I created this recipe to replicate paella for a crowd. I love paella, but it's expensive and not everyone likes the mussels and sausage in it. Serve this dish with a good Spanish wine and some bread and oil and it will be a sure crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Mandy Blizzard

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h3m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 247.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 646.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SPANISH SHRIMP AND RICE



Spanish Shrimp and Rice image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small carrot, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups converted white rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and turmeric and cook until the onion is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato, carrot and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the rice, 2 cups water and 1/2 tablespoon parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle in the peas and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon parsley. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the rice mixture with a fork and incorporate the peas and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with hot sauce.
  • Photograph by Christopher Testani

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 172 milligrams, Sodium 556 milligrams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams

SPANISH RICE AND SHRIMP ONE POT



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A speedy midweek meal with Mediterranean holiday flavors. If you don't want to spend time at the stovetop you can bake this dish in the oven. Tip the onion, peppers, chorizo, garlic and oil into an ovenproof dish, then bake for 15 mins at 400F. Stir in the rice, tomatoes and water, cover then bake for a further 20 mins stirring in the shrimp for the final 2 mins.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
2 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
9 ounces easy cook basmati rice
14 ounces chopped tomatoes
8 ounces raw peeled shrimp, defrosted if frozen

Steps:

  • Boil the kettle. In a non-stick frying or shallow pan with a lid, fry the onions, peppers, chorizo and garlic in the oil fo 3 mins.Stir in the rice and the chopped tomatoes with 2 cups boiling water, cover then cook on a high heat for 12 mins.Uncover, then stir - the rice should be almost tender.Stir in the shrimp with a splash more water if the rice is looking dry, then cook for another minute until the shrimp are pink and the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 122.9, Sodium 314, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 22.1

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or paella pan to cook the rice, as this will help to prevent it from sticking.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any excess starch.
  • Use a good quality chicken or vegetable broth for the best flavor.
  • Add the shrimp and vegetables towards the end of the cooking process to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Serve the Spanish rice and shrimp immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice and shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Spanish rice and shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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