Moroccan Shrimp and Seffa Paella
A classic Moroccan dish infused with the flavors of the ocean, featuring succulent shrimp and a hearty seffa rice.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound, peeled and deveined ShrimpFresh or frozen
- ●1 cup Seffa riceDried
- ●1/2 cup Dried apricotsChopped
- ●3 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●1 medium, chopped Onion
- ●2 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon CuminGround
- ●1 teaspoon PaprikaSmoked
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the shrimp and cook until pink and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 5
Add the seffa rice and stir to coat with the oil and mix with the onion and garlic.
- 6
Add the diced dried apricots, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Stir to combine, then add 2 cups of water.
- 8
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 9
Fluff the paella with a fork and serve hot.
- 10
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.