Barley and Shrimp Paella

Kcal: 350
P: 25
F: 8
C: 45
Fiber: 9

Pearl barley: 50g (1/4 cup, dry), Shrimp (peeled and deveined): 85g (3 oz), Bell pepper (red): 50g (1/2 small, diced), Tomato: 50g (1/2 medium, diced), Onion: 50g (1/2 small, diced), Garlic: 3g (1 clove, minced), Peas (frozen): 30g (1/4 cup), Seafood or vegetable broth (low-sodium): 120ml (1/2 cup), Saffron threads: 0.1g (pinch), Paprika: 2g (1/2 tsp), Turmeric: 1g (1/4 tsp), Olive oil: 5ml (1 tsp), Lemon: 10g (1 wedge), Parsley (fresh): 5g (1 tbsp, chopped), Salt: 1g (1/4 tsp), Black pepper: 1g (1/4 tsp)

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: dinner
Dietary Suitable for: Pescatarian (includes fish and seafood but excludes other meats)
Cooking Time Minutes: 260
Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine 120ml broth with 0.1g saffron threads. Let steep for 10 minutes. 2. Heat 5ml olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 3. Add 50g diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. 4. Add 3g minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 5. Add 50g diced bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. 6. Add 50g diced tomato, 2g paprika, and 1g turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes. 7. Add 50g pearl barley and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture. 8. Pour in the saffron-infused broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. 9. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until barley is almost tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. 10. Season 85g shrimp with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add to the skillet along with 30g peas. 11. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque. 12. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. 13. Serve garnished with 5g chopped parsley and 10g lemon wedge.

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