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Savory Spanish Ham Rice Skillet 🍲🇪🇸
Spanish Rice with Ham Recipe
Description:
This Spanish Rice with Ham recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, bringing together the richness of ham with the aromatic essence of Spanish cuisine. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner with loved ones, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Rice, Spanish, European, Less than 60 Minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 480.3
- Fat Content: 9.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 140.1mg
- Sodium Content: 1252.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 62.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 4g
- Protein Content: 34g
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 8 medium shrimp
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 cups rice
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. | 2 minutes |
| 2 | Add the shrimp and 1/4 teaspoon of oregano to the skillet. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until just cooked. | 2 minutes |
| 3 | Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside. | 1 minute |
| 4 | In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil. | 1 minute |
| 5 | Add the sweet red pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3 minutes until tender. | 3 minutes |
| 6 | Stir in the rice, along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of oregano and chicken broth. | 1 minute |
| 7 | Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the rice to cook. | 15 minutes |
| 8 | After 15 minutes, stir in the stewed tomatoes with their juice, salt, red pepper flakes, and diced ham. | 2 minutes |
| 9 | Cover the skillet again and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. | 5 minutes |
| 10 | Once the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. | 1 minute |
| 11 | Heat everything through for about 1 minute. | 1 minute |
| 12 | Sprinkle the dish with chopped cilantro before serving. | 1 minute |
Enjoy your Spanish Rice with Ham! 🍛🦐
