Spanish Shrimp and Rice Recipe

Get ready to love this simple Spanish shrimp and rice recipe! Not only does it pack a great flavor and taste but it's literally so simple to cook as well. And with how simple clean up is for this simple skillet shrimp recipe, you're going to love being able to kick up your feet after dinner is done and rest, too!

How Do You Know When Shrimp Is Done Cooking?

You'll want to pay close attention to the coloring of the shrimp. Once it's done cooking, it's going to be clear and have some pink and red to it as well. This is one of your biggest indicators that the shrimp is done and ready.

Spanish Shrimp with Rice

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

How to Cook Shrimp in a Skillet?

Cooking shrimp in a cast iron skillet isn't hard but you do need to make certain that you're cooking it in a way that gets it cooked all the way through. In just a few moments of time, your shrimp will be done and ready to eat. Add in some olive oil, and your shrimp and let the heat of the cast iron skillet cook it all the way through. Don't forget to flip the shrimp as well so that you get that char on both sides.

Ingredients for Spanish Rice With Shrimp

• 4 Cloves of Garlic
• 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon of Smoked Paprika
• ½ teaspoon of Cumin
• ½ teaspoon Chili powder
• ½ teaspoon of Salt
• 1 Lb of Shrimp ( buy fresh deveined)
• ½ Cup of Red Onion (chopped finely)
• ½ Cup of Red Pepper ( chopped finely )
• ½ Cup of Cherry Tomatoes ( sliced in half )
• 1 ½ Cups of Spanish Yellow Rice
• ½ teaspoon of Turmeric
• 2.5 Cups of Water
• 1 tablespoon of Fresh Parsley

🔪 How To Make Spanish Shrimp and Rice

1. Step 1: Add the shrimp, olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic,  and salt to a bowl. Toss your shrimp in the mixture.

2. Step 2: Line a baking tray with foil and evenly lay your shrimp on top. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to marinate! The longer the better!

3. Step 3: On medium heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to your saute pan. Allow to get hot then add your onions, peppers,  cherry tomatoes, and
   saute until soft (about 4 minutes).

4. Step 4: Add your shrimp and cook until the shrimp is no longer translucent about 4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set to the side.

5. Step 5: Add your rice,  and turmeric to the onion mixture. Mix to combine, add the water, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 4 minutes then add back in the shrimp. Continue to heat covered for another 2-3 minutes.

6. Step 6: Add parsley as garnish. Serve and enjoy your Spanish shrimp rice!

Expert Tips

• Pat Dry the Shrimp Before Marinating: Excess moisture prevents proper seasoning absorption and can lead to steaming instead of searing. Pat them dry with a paper towel before tossing in the marinade.
• Infuse the Oil with Garlic First: Before adding vegetables, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds. This helps infuse the oil with a rich, aromatic base that elevates the entire dish.
• Layer the Shrimp on Top of the Rice for Gentle Cooking: Instead of mixing the shrimp back into the rice, place them on top and cover the pan. The residual steam will keep them juicy and prevent overcooking.

Spanish Shrimp And Rice

Angela Milnes

You're going to love this tasty Spanish Shrimp And Rice recipe.

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Prep Time 7 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Total Time 21 minutes mins

Course Easy Recipes

Cuisine Family Meal

Servings 4

Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 Cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• ½ teaspoon Cumin
• ½ teaspoon Chili powder
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• 1 lb Shrimp Buy Fresh Deveined
• ½ Cup Red Onion Chopped Finely
• ½ Cup Red Pepper Chopped Finely
• ½ Cup Cherry Tomatoes Sliced In Half
• 1 ½ Cups Spanish Yellow Rice
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric
• 2.5 Cups Water
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

 

• Add the shrimp, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic,  and salt to a bowl.
• Toss your shrimp in the mixture.
• Line a baking tray with foil and evenly lay your shrimp on top.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to marinate!
• The longer the better!
• On medium heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to your saute pan.
• Allow to get hot then add your onions, peppers,  cherry tomatoes, and
  saute until soft (about 4 minutes).
• Add your shrimp and cook until the shrimp is no longer translucent about 4 minutes.
• Remove your shrimp and set to the side.
• Add in your rice,  and turmeric to the onion mixture.
• Mix to combine, add the water, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook for 4 minutes then add back in the shrimp.
• Continue to heat covered for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add parsley as garnish.

Notes

Pat Dry the Shrimp Before Marinating: Excess moisture prevents proper seasoning absorption and can lead to steaming instead of searing. Pat them dry with a paper towel before tossing in the marinade.

Infuse the Oil with Garlic First: Before adding vegetables, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds. This helps infuse the oil with a rich, aromatic base that elevates the entire dish.

Layer the Shrimp on Top of the Rice for Gentle Cooking: Instead of mixing the shrimp back into the rice, place them on top and cover the pan. The residual steam will keep them juicy and prevent overcooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 1597mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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This is such a great recipe and one the whole family will enjoy. It's certainly one of my favourite skillet shrimp recipes! That's for sure.