35-Minute One-Pot Saffron Shrimp and Rice Magic

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Stir in rice, saffron, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
5. Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes until pink.
8. Squeeze lemon juice over the dish and garnish with parsley.
9. Serve hot.

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Notes

• Rinse rice before cooking for best texture.
• Adjust broth quantity if using a different rice type.
• Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.