Best 6 Spanish Rice And Shrimp Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Spain with our tantalizing Spanish rice and shrimp recipes. These delectable dishes, rooted in the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine, offer a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, succulent shrimp, and fluffy rice. From the classic paella brimming with seafood, vegetables, and saffron to the comforting arroz con pollo featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, our collection caters to diverse palates. Discover the secrets of creating authentic Spanish rice dishes with our easy-to-follow instructions, tips, and ingredient guides. Our recipes range from the beloved paella, a feast for the eyes and taste buds, to the humble yet flavorful arroz con pollo, a staple in many Spanish homes. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and let's embark on this exciting voyage into the realm of Spanish rice and shrimp.

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

ARROZ CON CAMARONES (YELLOW RICE WITH SHRIMP)



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Arroz con camarones is a flavorful Spanish yellow rice and shrimp dish made with long grain rice, succulent shrimp, and a homemade shrimp stock. A Cuban classic that's perfect for any day of the week.

Provided by Jamie Silva

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs large shrimp (unpeeled)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1 small green bell pepper (finely chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
4 ounces pimentos (drained and sliced)
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice (washed and rinsed)
3 cups shrimp stock ((instructions below))
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon Bijol, annatto, or turmeric powder to color the rice
1 bay leaf
Salt + pepper to taste
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Peel the shrimp and save the shells. You should have about 4 cups of shells from 2lbs of large shrimp. In a saucepan, add cold water, the shrimp shells, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer. Set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or saucepan with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add sliced pimentos and tomato sauce. Sauté for 1 minute. Add rice, shrimp stock, chicken stock, ground cumin, Bijol, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. DO NOT OPEN THE LID. The steam is what cooks the rice. After 15 minutes, remove from the heat but keep the lid on for another 5-10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cook the shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt + pepper to taste. In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil at medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Careful not to overcook or they will be rubbery. Set aside.
  • Remove the Dutch oven lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Gently fold in the peas and cooked shrimp until all is well combined. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 212 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

BEST SPANISH RICE



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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPANISH SAFFRON RICE WITH GARLIC SHRIMP



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Provided by Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
12 raw jumbo raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1 cup round rice
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 tsp saffron threads
3 cups vegetable broth
sea salt
freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large fry pan with a medium-high heat and add in a generous 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, after 1 minute add in 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced and mix with the olive oil, after 45 to 60 seconds add in 12 raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined and seasoned with sea salt & black pepper), mix the shrimps around with the garlic, 1 minute later remove the shrimps & garlic from the pan and set aside
  • Using the same pan with the same heat add in 1/2 onion finely diced and mix with the olive oil, 1 minute later add in 4 cloves garlic finely minced and continue to mix, 30 seconds later add in 1 cup of round rice, 1/4 cup frozen peas, 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix it all together until well combined, then add in 3 cups vegetable broth, give it a mix so everything is evenly divided, you can mix once in a while, just don´t over mix, otherwise the rice will lose it´s texture
  • About 10 minutes after adding the broth, add in the garlic shrimp and evenly spread them out, after this step don´t mix the rice anymore, simmer on a medium-high heat for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the broth has been fully incorporated into the rice, remove the pan from the heat and serve at once, enjoy!

SPANISH RICE AND SHRIMP



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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



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This is the best Spanish rice I've ever tasted. Our friends request the dish when invited over.

Provided by Lytta Steeves

Categories     Fish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 med. tomato, chopped, 1 small carrot, diced, salt, and pepper, 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 1/2 cups converted white rice, 1 tbsp chopped fresh
parsley, 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed, 1/2 red bell pepper, diced, hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Heat veg. oil in a large deep skillet or wok over med. heat. Add onion, garlic and turmeric and cook until the onion is slightly softened about 3 minutes. Add the tomato, carrot and bell pepper, and cook until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Add shrimp and cook until they begin to turn pink. Add rice, 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp. parsley, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to med. low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle in the peas and the remaining 1/2 tbsp. parsley. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • 3. Fluff the rice mixture with a fork, and incorporate the peas and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with hot sauce.

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your Spanish rice and shrimp will taste. Look for fresh, plump shrimp and use a good quality rice, such as Spanish or basmati rice.
  • Cook the rice properly: Rice is the foundation of this dish, so it's important to cook it correctly. Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove the starch, and use a ratio of 2 cups of liquid to 1 cup of rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Sauté the shrimp before adding it to the rice: This will help to develop the flavor of the shrimp and prevent it from becoming rubbery. Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, carrots, and corn. Chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Add some spices and herbs: Spanish rice and shrimp is a flavorful dish, so don't be afraid to add some spices and herbs. Some popular choices include cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice and shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a Spanish rice and shrimp that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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