Spanish Shrimp and Rice: 

Ingredients:  

• 3 tablespoon olive oil 
• 2 cloves garlic 
• 1 small onion (chopped) 
• ½ teaspoon turmeric 
• 1 medium tomato (chopped) 
• 1 small carrot (diced) 
• ½ red pepper (diced) 
• 1 lb. of shrimp 
• 1 ½ cup converted rice 
• 1 tablespoon parsley 
• ½ cup peas 

Instructions: 

1. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, turmeric and cook for about 3 minutes. 
2. Add tomato, carrot, and bell pepper and cook until tender.
3. Add ¾ teaspoon of salt and pepper and shrimp. Cook for about 1 minute.
4. Add 2 cups of water, rice, ½ tablespoon of parsley and bring to a boil.
5. Lower heat to medium low, and cover skillet for about 15-20 minutes.
6. Add remaining parsley and ½ peas and cover skillet for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff rice and serve. 

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