Shrimp with Spanish-Style Yellow Rice
Shrimp with Spanish-Style Yellow Rice pairs tender, lightly seasoned shrimp with vibrant sautéed bell peppers over aromatic yellow rice. The saffron-style rice brings warmth while fresh parsley adds brightness and a clean finish. It’s a balanced, colorful dish that works well for an easy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal with friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook38 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp with Spanish-Style Yellow Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Add the rice mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 3
Boil for 1 minute, then cover and reduce the heat; simmer until the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- 4
Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the shrimp, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and seafood seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are bright pink, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Mound the rice on each plate; top with a portion of the pepper-shrimp mixture and a generous sprinkling of parsley.
- Calories 539.39 kcal High 27%
- Protein 34.16 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 67.29 g 24%
- Total Fat 15.62 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 274.03 mg High 91%
- Sodium 831.01 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 8.95 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 13.39 g --
- Added Sugars 5.27 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 156.28 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.91 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 814.26 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 127.51 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 71.36 mg Good Source 79%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shrimp with Spanish Style Yellow Rice is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 3 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper, and Medium Shrimp. Each serving provides about 539.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp with Spanish-Style Yellow Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper, Medium Shrimp, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp with Spanish-Style Yellow Rice?
- About 1 hr 3 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 38 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 539.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp with Spanish-Style Yellow Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Shrimp with Spanish-Style Yellow Rice healthy?
- Shrimp with Spanish-Style Yellow Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 539.39 calories and 34.16 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 831.01 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.0 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.27 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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