Shrimp Zarzuela - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
    1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
    3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
    1 lb tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
    1/2 teaspoon paprika
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    6 saffron threads, crushed
    1 cup dry white wine
Preparation
    In large skillet over high heat, heat oil until hot. Add shrimp; cook stirring constantly, until they turn pink, about 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and reduce heat to medium-high.
    Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 1 minute.
    Add vinegar; cook just until vinegar has been absorbed, about 2 minutes.
    Add tomatoes, paprika, salt, red pepper and saffron threads; cook, stirring frequently until tomatoes are softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in wine; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
    Return shrimp to skillet and cook just until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, chopped parsley and rice, if desired.

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