Monday, July 9, 2012
Shrip Paella
From Of Course
onion, chopped finely
red bell pepper, chopped roughly
garlic, sliced thinly
Valencia rice
chicken broth (use 3 cups)
parsley, minced
tomatoes, chopped roughly
shrimp, thawed
peas (use 1 cup)
lemon, cut into wedges
From the pantry
saffron (optional)
bay leaf (optional)
salt
black pepper
Directions
Please be sure to wash all produce.
1.Using a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 cups of onions, the bell pepper, and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
2.Add 2 cloves sliced garlic and 1 1/2 cups of rice. Stir for 2 minutes.
3.Add 3 cups broth, 1/8 teaspoon saffron (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then add 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 bay leaf, and the chopped tomatoes. Stir and return to a simmer. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes, then add shrimp and 1 cup of peas, cover again and cook for another 5 minutes.
4.Before serving, remove the bay leaf and taste the dish to determine if more salt is needed.
5.Serve in large bowls with lemon wedges on the side.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
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