Spanish Skillet with Shrimp
A call back to our travels in Spain, this Spanish skillet is a knock off paella. I have been missing Spain A LOT recently. I think it is just the lack of travel that has me reminiscing on past trips. Spain was our first non-resort vacation and it will always be one of my favorite places. Our international trip has been cancelled this year but fingers crossed we can go on a long trip next year - - place TBD.
If you want to make real paella, you can order the correct rice (calasparra) and saffron threads (expensive), online. This is a great place to start with the ingredients you can get at your local grocery store.
Spanish Skillet with Shrimp
4 servings
1/2 pound shrimp
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 yellow onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp turmeric
4 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
2 1/2 tsp paprika (divided)
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
3 1/2 cups broth
1 can petite diced tomatoes
2 TBS parsley (plus more for garnish)
2 tsp sea salt
2 TBS Lemon Juice
Fresh lemon wedges to serve
Chop onion, bell pepper and mince garlic
Add 1 tsp olive oil to a deep pan (cast iron or deep skillet that has a lid) and turn on to medium high heat
Add diced onion and bell pepper cooking a few minutes until they begin to soften
Turn down heat to medium low, continuing to cook
Add minced garlic, 2 tsp paprika, 3 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp turmeric to toast spices
Add all of the rice, stirring to coat with the seasonings
Add broth, diced tomatoes, parsley and sea salt
Stir and then create an even layer
Turn down heat to low and cover. Set timer for 20 minutes (do not check or stir)
While rice is cooking, peel and devein shrimp
Season shrimp with 1 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp paprika, tossing to coat
When 20 minute timer is done, remove lid. Rice should look plump and done but do not stir
Arrange shrimp on top of the rice and push down gently to submerge in the rice (add another 1/2 cup of water to the top if there is no visible liquid).
Drizzle 2 TBS fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and let cook for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked.
Serve with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired
Speed it Up
Pre-peeled and deveined shrimp
Prep in Advance
Chop the onion and bell pepper
