Slimmed Down Shrimp Paella

March 16, 2013

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I found a recipe in Rocco DiSpirito's cookbook "Now Eat This; 150 Comfort Foods All under 350 Calories." It's a slimmed down version of traditional paella substituting brown rice for white and a few other minor changes.

2 ounces chorizo, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons (or substitute clams like I did)
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth, or more if needed
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
8 ounces medium peeled shrimp
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup frozen peas

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until the fat begins to render (about two minutes). If you choose to opt out of the Chorizo, start here Add garlic to the pan and saute until...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
624

Sodium
897mg
37% DV

Fat
43g
66% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV