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.
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.
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.