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Prawn and chorizo paella with lemon wedges.
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Easy Prawn and Chorizo Paella Recipe

Easy prawn and chorizo paella with smoky chorizo, juicy prawns, and paprika-flavoured rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 412kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 100 g Chorizo sliced into 1cm discs
  • 1 Onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 Yellow Pepper sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 200 g Paella Rice
  • 600 ml Chicken Stock hot
  • 100 g Frozen Peas or petit pois
  • 200 g King Prawns cooked
  • 1 Lemon cut into wedges
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large lidded pan or paella pan over a medium heat. Add the chorizo slices and fry for a few minutes until the oils are released and the chorizo starts to crisp.
    100 g Chorizo
  • Add the onion, garlic, and pepper to the pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
    1 Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1 Yellow Pepper
  • Stir in the uncooked rice, tomato purée, and smoked paprika, making sure the rice is well coated in the spices and chorizo oil.
    1 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 200 g Paella Rice
  • Pour in the chicken stock and give the mixture a final stir. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the rice simmer for 15 minutes, or until it is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
    600 ml Chicken Stock
  • Once the rice is cooked, add the prawns and frozen peas to the pan and stir them in gently. Cook the paella uncovered for 5 more minutes to cook the peas and warm through the prawns. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges.
    100 g Frozen Peas, 200 g King Prawns, 1 Lemon, Salt and Pepper

Notes

  • Use short-grain rice like Bomba or Calasparra for best texture.
  • Don’t stir the rice after adding stock to keep grains separate.
  • Use hot stock to help the rice cook evenly.
 
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Prawn and Chorizo Paella Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
412
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
146
mg
49
%
Sodium
 
910
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
497
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
57
g
19
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
853
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
84
mg
102
%
Calcium
 
117
mg
12
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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