Easiest ever paella

Easiest ever paella

Think paella's too much of a challenge? Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Low-fat, Super healthy, Heart healthy

Good source of iron,

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, then soften the leek for 5 mins without browning. Add the chorizo and fry until it releases its oils. Stir in the turmeric and rice until coated by the oils, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
  2. Tip in the peas and cook for 5 mins, then stir in the seafood to heat through for a final 1-2 mins cooking or until rice is cooked. Check for seasoning and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Chorizo sausage

Chorizo sausage comes from Spain and has a smoked paprika flavour. You can use a handful of pork or chicken instead - cook for 5 mins with 1 tsp smoked paprika before adding the rice.

Per serving

518 kcalories, protein 32g, carbohydrate 75g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 0.4g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1.29 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2007.

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    28 February 2010

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  • Binder photo Sophie Walke

    09 April 2010

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    This was a really easy and very tasty paella. High recommended and will be made again, very soon.

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  • Binder photo Harriet

    10 April 2010

    Harriet commented on this recipe

    I have made this dish many times, it is a favourite in our house. When I went to make it last night I realised we were out of long grain rice so used risotto rice instead - it worked really well, in fact I intend on using risotto rice in the future (just added a little more water to the stock).

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  • Binder photo Nathalie Berger

    15 April 2010

    Nathalie Berger commented on this recipe

    If you want a paella, skip this recipe: this is not a paella... There are of course different types of paella, but calling this simplistic and irreverent recipe a paella recipe is plain silly. It's simply rice cooked with chorizo and some frozen veg.

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  • Binder photo Ali

    16 April 2010

    Ali rated and commented on this recipe

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    Everyone in the family loves this recipe. I used a mixture of prawns squid and scallops. Fantastic!

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  • Binder photo elle01527

    16 April 2010

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    absolutely delicious!!

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  • Binder photo Monenna

    26 April 2010

    Monenna commented on this recipe

    We loved this recipe so much we printed it and had it laminated!

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  • Binder photo steffimccoll

    27 April 2010

    steffimccoll rated and commented on this recipe

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    instead of seafood i used chicken, and added paprika for a bit for extra flavour. overall very nice meal and easy to make. will make again.

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  • Binder photo Allie

    29 April 2010

    Allie commented on this recipe

    I've made this a number of times now and every time it's amazing.. As I use raw prawns I stirfry them first in garlic and chilli flakes and leave aside - to add at the same time (or instead of) the mixed seafood. It doesn't change the flavour of the dish but it does add an interesting heat. Last time I made it I found it a bit bland (could be the quality of the chorizo) so i added a teaspoon of paprica.. lovely - really lifted the dish.

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    02 May 2010

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  • Binder photo Chazza

    04 May 2010

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    This really was much tastier then I thought it would be! A real thumbs up!

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  • Binder photo Hannah89

    10 May 2010

    Hannah89 commented on this recipe

    SO easy and so tasty! I made this for one couple and word spread and I made it another 5 times in the following 2 weeks for different people. I added chicken spiced in paprika and served with olives, sundried tomatos and crusty bread....and Sangria of course!

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    10 May 2010

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    Ooops forgot to rate it!

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  • Binder photo Abby

    17 May 2010

    Abby commented on this recipe

    This is a great recipe. I made this for my boyfriend whose Mother is Spanish and makes the most incredible Paella ever... he was still really really impressed with this recipe!

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  • Binder photo karen grant

    18 May 2010

    karen grant rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very easy to make. Tastes really good too. www.EntertainingRecipes.org

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  • Binder photo Jules

    26 May 2010

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    This must be the easiest ever! The family love it and it is now a weekly must-have.

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  • Binder photo Tilly

    27 May 2010

    Tilly rated and commented on this recipe

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    Have cooked this recipe SO many times... it never fails,best Paella and so quick.I use 1 fish cube and half a chicken cube for the stock, if vegetarian, 2 veg cubes..(and leave out the chorizo) just plonk the big cooking pan in the middle of the table and enjoy...saves on the washing-up having one cooking pan!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Low-fat, Super healthy, Heart healthy

Good source of iron,

Fantastic flavours

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leek or onion, sliced
  • 110g pack chorizo sausage, chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 300g long grain rice
  • 1l hot fish or chicken stock
  • 200g frozen peas
  • 400g frozen seafood mix , defrosted
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Per serving

518 kcalories, protein 32g, carbohydrate 75g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 0.4g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1.29 g

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