Description
This is a simple one-pot Spanish paella recipe. Enjoy a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup paella rice
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 lb chorizo, sliced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or paella pan over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in paella rice, saffron threads, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add chorizo, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add shrimp and peas and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of saffron to your preference.
- You can use other types of seafood, such as mussels or clams.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chorizo and shrimp and add more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg