30 Minute Shrimp Skillet Paella

I can’t hear, see or eat paella without thinking about All in the Family – which most of you will not remember, because it was before our time. At least it was definitely before my time. But as it happens with being raised in a TV Land watching family – Archie Bunker was a staple in our household and Edith the pillar to which the Bunker household rotated. Bless Ediths heart and her paella making – always making too much, and always eliciting the “Awwwrrchiiee, What am I gonna do with awwlll this Paella?!?” And now I’m thinking the same. Seriously, I’ll be eating this for days. Not like it’s a bad thing – paella is amazing. And not at all time consuming.

30 Minute Shrimp Skillet Paella

Best of all, this paella includes sustainable wild-caught shrimp.

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30 Minute Shrimp Skillet Paella

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30 Minute Skillet Shrimp Paella

  • Author: Country Cleaver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Spanish
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Description

This easy homemade Paella is filled with shrimp simmered in one skillet with rice and veggies.  It is full of flavor and will give you leftovers for days!

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cup Arborio Rice
  • 4 ounces Pepperoni, chopped
  • ¼ cup White Wine
  • 1 ½ cup Beef or Chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes, drained
  • 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • Salt and Pepper
  • ¼–½ tsp Ground Red Pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil and garlic over medium heat and stir garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add in rice and chopped pepperoni and cook until the rice has become translucent – about 5-minutes. Make sure it is translucent before the next step.
  3. Add in wine and cook until the wine has evaporated.
  4. Add in broth and drained tomatoes, stir to combine. Cover and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Stir in shrimp and peas, covering until the shrimp has cooked and become opaque – about 6-7 minutes.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.  Test the rice to ensure it is soft and cooked through. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adapted from Everyday Foods