Saffron Tomato Rice with Shrimp and Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

A vibrant rice dish infused with saffron and tomatoes, featuring plump shrimp and sweet peas for a simple yet flavorful weeknight meal. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs long-grain white rice, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and saffron threads, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add rinsed rice, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
3. Step 3: While rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
4. Step 4: Once rice is cooked, stir in peas and lemon juice. Add cooked shrimp and gently fold together until peas are heated through. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately.