This Shrimp Paella Saved My Busy Weeknights


Hi Reader,

I'm bringing back one of the very first recipes I shared on My Forking Life – my Pressure Cooker Shrimp Paella. This one's special to me because back in my courtroom days, after those long, exhausting days, I wanted restaurant-quality food at home without the hassle of going out or spending hours cooking.

This paella was my answer. It is rich, flavorful, restaurant-quality, and done in a fraction of the time.

Watch me make it step-by-step

I filmed the whole process for you! Watch the full recipe video on YouTube and see exactly how I make these from start to finish.

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Where did you get that Pot?

I get asked this all the time! I originally made this recipe in my 6-quart Instant Pot, but now I use the Our Place Dream Cooker (affiliate link). I'm not going to lie; I switched mostly for the looks. But it works great!

If you try it, I'd love to hear what you think!

Happy Cooking,

Tanya Harris

Owner of My Forking Life

Cooking up delicious meals with love and flavor
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Hi, I'm Tanya, creator and owner of My Forking Life LLC. I provide all kinds of delicious recipes that focus on Southern and Caribbean cuisines. I also love kitchen gadgets and have many popular recipes made in air fryers, slow cookers, and pressure cookers.

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