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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  • 07 September 2010

    Ay$e rated this recipe

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  • 13 September 2010

    Caitriona rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    So easy, very tasty, Nom nom!

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  • 25 September 2010

    annae84 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    made this for my husband one evening as a surpise as its his favourite dish, I was really worried about how it would turn out and I was so impressed I cant wait to make it again. give it ago its so easy

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  • 29 September 2010

    hehesquirrel rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    easy and tasty. great recipe!

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  • 10 October 2010

    Leojmeduk commented on this recipe

    This is wow, i didnt realised you can make an easy paella, this is delicious.

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  • 24 October 2010

    Fiona rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I've made this loads of times now, since I saw it in the magazine, and always easy and v tasty!!

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  • 06 November 2010

    L-M-K commented on this recipe

    Please do not try this, do a proper one.

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  • 06 November 2010

    Sarah rated this recipe

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  • 09 November 2010

    TFSGirl commented on this recipe

    This is incredibly easy to make, and very very tasty. I use the fresh seafood mix from Tesco or Sainsburys and use a mixutre of chicken and fish stock. Delicous!

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  • 11 December 2010

    fairystoryteller rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is a lovely recipe and we make it a lot in our house. But I use a small finely chopped onion instead of the leek and miss out the chorizo. I use 2 small sliced breast fillets instead. I add a teaspoon of hot smoked paprika with the turmeric and then add the sliced chicken turning it over in the spices. Then I just proceed as the recipe given. It is yummy!

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  • 20 December 2010

    Manuel rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    this is not a paella or similar, in Sapin we do not do such an horrible combination and you don´t cook a paella this way

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  • 03 January 2011

    minacolada rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    V. easy. Not amazing but perfect if you don't know what to make - I always have risotto/rice, frozen seafood and peas...and you can easily substitute with leftover meat. I used arborio risotto rice instead of long grain. I omitted the chorizo as I had leftover cubetti di pancetta and chicken from last night. Went really well together. Also added a splash of dry vermouth. Next time I might use saffron instead of turmeric for a little more authenticity.

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  • 09 January 2011

    Watsons rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very easy to make, we loved it

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  • 09 January 2011

    Watsons commented on this recipe

    Very easy to make, we loved it

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  • 16 January 2011

    KJF_UK rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this for supper two days ago - very easy to do, although the rice was a little stickier than I'd hoped for. Would make again.

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  • 26 January 2011

    chic-pea commented on this recipe

    I put mussels cooked in cream and white wine on top to serve- I buy them ready cooked and vacuum packed from Sainsburies. I use saffron instead of turmeric and add frozen fruites de mer when the rice is nearly cooked so that they don't get over cooked and chewy. It is popular with all members of my young family. Really easy to cook well.

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  • 26 January 2011

    chic-pea commented on this recipe

    ...Oh, and I use paella or risotto rice not long grain rice.

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  • 29 January 2011

    ashleyhouston71 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    so tasty and so easy, used chicken instead of seafood and worked well. put in small chilli for an extra kick, will def do again.

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  • 09 February 2011

    Erin rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really easy and very tasty. Going to add some diced chicken next time.

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  • 09 February 2011

    Rosie rated this recipe

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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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