Shrimp Paella

Ingredients:
2tbsp EVOO
1/2c chopped onion
1/2c chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2c Bomba rice
5c reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2tsp dried thyme
1/4tsp salt
1/4tsp pepper
1 large pinch saffron
1lb peeled, cooked shrimp
1c frozen peas, thawed

Directions:
1) Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, pepper, and garlic. Stir occasionally until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2) Add rice, thyme, salt, pepper, and saffron. Pour broth over the top and shake skillet to even out. Do not stir after this.
3) Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 15-18 minutes.
4) Remove from heat and stir in shrimp and peas.

Notes:
– If you don’t like shrimp, you can use other seafood, chicken, or no meat. You can also add more vegetables.
– I used 4 cloves of garlic because that’s how I live my life – heavily garlicked!
– I got the Bomba rice and saffron from Amazon. Absolutely, positively, use Bomba rice!!!! I’m sure you can get away with other rice, but this is fantastic!

Nutrition (4 servings):
Calories: 475, Fat: 9, Carb: 47, Protein: 40