Lemony prawn & chorizo rice pot

Lemony prawn & chorizo rice pot

Spanish classic paella is given a healthy makeover and a good kick of heat - diet-friendly and fresh

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Low-fat

Method

  1. Boil the kettle. Heat the oil in a shallow pan with a lid, add the onion, peppers, chorizo, garlic and chilli, then fry over a high heat for 3 mins. Add the turmeric and rice, stirring to ensure the rice is coated. Pour in 500ml boiling water, cover, then cook for 12 mins.
  2. Uncover, then stir - the rice should be almost tender. Stir in the prawns and peas, with a splash more water if the rice is looking dry, then cook for 1 min more until the prawns are just pink and the rice tender. Stir in the lemon zest and juice with seasoning and serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.
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OVEN-BAKING

If you don't want to spend time at the stove, you can bake this dish in the oven. Tip the oil, onion, peppers, chorizo, garlic and chilli into an ovenproof dish, then bake for 15 mins at 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Stir in the turmeric, rice and water, cover, then bake for another 20 mins, stirring in prawns and peas for the final 2 mins. Season and stir in lemon zest and juice to serve.

PER SERVING

381 kcalories, protein 21g, carbohydrate 55g, fat 7 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 6g, salt 2.2 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2012.

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  • 26 January 2012

    mummabrown rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    cooked this tonight, only used half a chilli, as was feeding my 14 month old too. Could have used the whole one and still been fine. Too much lemon, my 5 yr old wasn't keen because of this. Will cook again, but tweak the seasoning.

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  • 26 January 2012

    Jadzia rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    After reading some of the comments I added chicken stock instead of water and some extra seasoning. I used only a quarter of the lemon zest. Good recipe, will definitely prepare again.

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  • 01 February 2012

    Firebird rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Spain revisited!! Wow, we absolutely loved it! The lemon flavour burst through, complimenting the dish. I too used more water/stock to cook the dish. A recipe to keep and do again.

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    01 February 2012

    KB commented on this recipe

    Thoroughly enjoyed this dish, served with some rocket salad which ave great contrast. Lovely!!

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  • 11 February 2012

    Kandi rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I just used the lemon juice which gave it a nice lemon flavour without being overpowering. The chorizo got lost, I'd probably double the amount of chorizo...if you're not on a diet.

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  • 19 February 2012

    jennys food commented on this recipe

    We had this last night and all really enjoyed it. I did use 2 massive garlic cloves and extra peppers but we loved the flavours with the lemon. That said next time I would use more choirzo will definitely make again.

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  • 22 February 2012

    Loakley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I really enjoyed this quick recipe and so did my husband. I did add more chilli, mixed in some lemon zest and added fresh parsley at the end.

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  • 28 February 2012

    pips commented on this recipe

    I followed the recipe and a fantastic result, will do it again as one of our favorites !!

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  • 05 March 2012

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This tasted light and fresh. Adding the lemon is a must, although I left out the chorizo. Also added some chopped parsley at the end. Served with a chilli sauce.

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  • 12 March 2012

    ChanelC rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Loved this although hate all seafood so used chicken instead with chicken stock and some paprika. Good one dish recipe and will definitely be doing again!

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  • 14 March 2012

    Poppet rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    Disappointingly bland. Needs more heat. Will not make again

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  • 17 March 2012

    Natalie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used chicken stock instead of water. Lovely Friday night supper. Served with garlic bread.

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  • 02 April 2012

    Lynsey rated this recipe

    3 stars

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  • 09 April 2012

    MarieB rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very tasty - a good, light, summery meal - would use slightly less lemon next time.

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  • 09 April 2012

    Sally A rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely love this - it even turned out looking like the picture!! Used sliced chorizo, and also, rather than chillis, put a splash of hot chilli sauce (Pain 100% - a Christmas pressie) into the mix when the rice was approx 80% done - that way the chilli did not totally infiltrate the other flavours. Did not have a lemon, but didn't miss it. A sprinkling of parsley or coriander works well on top too.

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  • 22 April 2012

    Mary Chappell rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really enjoyed this, used 50g chorizo for 2 people and 100g rice, also 200g king prawns which were on offer and a whole red onion and a whole red chilli. V tasty will look forward to having it again.

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  • 28 May 2012

    Jenny rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great for an easy quick and healthy weekday meal

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  • 10 June 2012

    Jules rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great recipe, lemon a fantastic addition. I added more chorizo and peas as I wanted to use up what I had in my fridge. Highly recommended.

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  • 13 July 2012

    Catherine79 rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I was a bit disappointed with this recipe, I've alway enjoyed everything I've cooked from the magazine but for me this was a little bland. It felt like it needed a kick. I used chicken stock instead of water as the other comments and also added some leftover chicken at the end and some parsley. Also needed a lot more than the 500m liquid and the rice needed a few extra minutes to cook. Probably wouldn't make again.

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  • 20 July 2012

    Trainee Domestic Goddess rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really delicious. Cooked in oven. 2nd time added more chorizo and less prawns. Very easy dinner but very tasty - making it for a supper party - less time in kitchen and more time with guests!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Low-fat

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381 kcalories, protein 21g, carbohydrate 55g, fat 7 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 6g, salt 2.2 g

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