Easy Shrimp Paella

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: Spanish

Keyword: shrimp paella

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 743kcal

Shrimp Paella is an easy, weeknight meal requiring less than 10 ingredients, one pan and 30 minutes—all due to one secret pantry staple!

Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil medium heat. Add the 1-inch cut 1 pound andouille sausage , sauteing until browned and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the sausage and set aside.
Stir the 1 1/2 cups arborio rice into the pan, tossing with the rendered oils. Brown, stirring every minute for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups thick and chunky salsa, 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth , 1 teaspoon saffron (optional), 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt , 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 2 teaspoons smoked paprika.
Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then cover the and reduce the heat to low. Cook for approximately 20 minutes.
Uncover, adding the peeled and deveined 1 pound large shrimp and 1 cup frozen peas, tossing with a fork to fluff the rice and blend in the shrimp and peas. Recover and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Fluff again and if the shrimp are still translucent, cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Fluff again before serving, serving with fresh lemon wedges and chopped parsley, if desired.
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Use of sausage is optional. Adding an additional pound of shrimp is optional.

Saffron is authentic, but also pricey. Feel free to omit and you'll still have fantastic flavor.