Paella

Name: Paella
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped (1 c.); 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 1 c. uncooked converted white rice; 4 oz. ham, cut in small chunks (3/4 c.); 1 c. frozen green peas; 1 (4 oz.) jar pimiento, drained and cut in strips; 8 oz. raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 c. uncooked converted white rice
4 oz. ham, cut in small chunks (3/4 c.)
1 c. frozen green peas
1 (4 oz.) jar pimiento, drained and cut in strips
8 oz. raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

1

Have ready a deep, 3-quart microwave-safe casserole.
2

Put onion, oil and garlic in casserole.
3

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4

Microwave on High 3 to 5 minutes, until onion is crisp and tender.
5

Stir in broth, turmeric, thyme, then rice. Cover and microwave on High 14 to 16 minutes, stirring twice, until rice is almost tender.
6

Stir in ham, peas, pimiento and shrimp.
7

Cover and microwave 2 to 4 minutes longer, until rice is tender and shrimp are almost opaque but still look slightly raw. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, until shrimp are completely opaque and cooked through.
8

Makes 4 servings.