Quick Paella

Name: Quick Paella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 people people
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Fresh seafood mix (prawns, mussels, calamari) – approx. 600g; 1 tbsp olive oil; 100g chorizo sausage, sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 red capsicum, chopped; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 cup paella or medium-grain rice; 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock, warmed; A pinch of saffron threads (or ½ tsp turmeric as a substitute); Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; Lemon wedges, for serving

Make a quick and delicious paella with fresh seafood from Pearl Seafoods. Order premium seafood for fast, quality delivery across Sydney!

Serves

4 people people

Prep

20 minutes mins

Cook

25 minutes mins

Difficulty

Medium

About This Recipe

Discover the vibrant flavours of our Quick Paella, a simplified version of the classic Spanish dish that brings together fresh seafood, rice, and aromatic spices in just a fraction of the time. This recipe combines succulent prawns, tender mussels, and other seafood delights with a rich saffron-infused broth, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Order fresh seafood from Pearl Seafoods for quick delivery across Sydney and enjoy a delightful culinary experience at home.

Ingredients

Fresh seafood mix (prawns, mussels, calamari) – approx. 600g
1 tbsp olive oil
100g chorizo sausage, sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 red capsicum, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup paella or medium-grain rice
2 cups (500ml) chicken stock, warmed
A pinch of saffron threads (or ½ tsp turmeric as a substitute)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced chorizo and red onion, stirring for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Add the chopped capsicum and paprika, stirring for 1 minute or until aromatic.
Stir in the Chicken Rice and 410ml (1 2/3 cups) of boiling water. Add the marinara mix and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and the seafood is just cooked.
Stir in the thawed peas and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 496 kcal
Total Fat 15.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 45.0 g
Protein 41.0 g

% Daily Value*

Calories 496 kcal (24% DV)
Total Fat 15.0 g (19.23% DV)
Total Carbohydrate 45.0 g (16.36% DV)
Protein 41.0 g (82.0% DV)

*Based on a 2,000 kcal daily diet.

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