Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Pressure Cooker Shrimp Paella, a dish that brings the essence of Spain to your table. With succulent shrimp, tender rice, and colorful vegetables, this simple recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. In just a fraction of the time, you can enjoy a delightful meal that combines the rich spices and aromas of traditional paella. Gather your loved ones and savor each bite of this culinary journey!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup short-grain rice (Valencia or Arborio)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 g saffron threads
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup fresh peas
- Lemon wedges for serving
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic and dicing onion and bell pepper.
- Set your pressure cooker to sauté mode. Heat oil and add onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in rice, saffron threads, and smoked paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the pot's bottom to build flavor; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shrimp and red bell pepper; close the lid securely. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Perform a quick release after cooking. Gently fluff with a fork before serving topped with peas and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg