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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 12, 2010
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With shrimp, scallops, sausage and rice, a single helping of this Spanish-style supper is sure to satisfy.

Easy Paella

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 3/4 lb sea scallops, each cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • Generous pinch plus 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 5 medium onions, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 lb smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices, slices cut in half
  • 2 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray two 11x7-inch glass baking dishes with cooking spray. In medium bowl, toss shrimp and scallops with 1 tablespoon of the oil and generous pinch of the saffron threads; cover and refrigerate.
  • Step 
    2
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook garlic and onions in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, artichokes and sausage. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in rice. Spread half of rice mixture evenly in each baking dish.
  • Step 
    3
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, paprika and 1 teaspoon saffron threads to boiling. Pour 2 cups broth mixture evenly over rice mixture in each baking dish.
  • Step 
    4
    Cover with foil. Bake 35 minutes. Place shrimp and scallops on rice mixture in each dish. Cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are white and opaque. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

400 Calories
9g Total Fat
25g Protein
55g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
75mg
24%
Sodium
1300mg
54%
Potassium
780mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
18%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Sugars
6g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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