Speedy Paella

If you love paella, try this irresistible recipe twist. Simply toss together scallops, plum tomatoes, and shrimp with rice, peas, corn, and carrots.


Speedy Paella

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Ingredients
  • 1 10-oz. pkg.
    frozen long grain white rice with vegetables (peas, corn and carrots)
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    cooking oil
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  • 1/2 lb.
    fresh sea scallops, (halve large scallops)
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  • 1/2 lb.
    cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp
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  • plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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  • 1/2 to 1 tsp.
    ground turmeric
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    Salt
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    Ground black pepper
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    Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
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Directions
1.
Prepare rice according to microwave package directions.
2.
Meanwhile, in large skillet heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add scallops to hot oil in skillet; cook 3 minutes or until scallops are opaque. Add shrimp and tomatoes; heat through.
3.
Transfer rice to bowl; stir in turmeric. Spoon seafood-tomato mixture over rice; lightly toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh parsley. Serves 4.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 229, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 374 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 5%, Iron 13%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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