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30-Minute One-Pot Saffron Shrimp and Rice


  • Author: Emma Fleming
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A simple and flavorful one-pot meal with shrimp and rice infused with saffron.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in rice, saffron, salt, pepper, and turmeric.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Add shrimp, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
  7. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
  • Adjust salt to taste.
  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon at the end.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: shrimp, rice, saffron, one-pot meal, easy dinner