One Hour Shrimp Paella

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces smoked ham, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron, threads crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon spanish hot paprika
• 3 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 1 lb uncooked peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, halved

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add smoked ham, onions and bell pepper, and saute until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in saffrom and paprika, then 3 cups of broth, and rice. Bring to boil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Nestle shrimp into rice, top with olives, and drizzle with 1/4 cup broth to moisten.

5. 5

   Cover and cook until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.