15 Minute Shrimp and Rice

Name: 15 Minute Shrimp and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, World Cuisine, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup quick cooking rice (basmati, quick cooking, or minute rice); 1 pound shrimp (deveined, shell off); 1 tbsp oil of choice; 1/4 cup onion (minced or chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced or crushed); 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup parmesan (grated, optional)