Quick prawn paella

Quick prawn paella

Making this Spanish-style favourite doesn't have to be a lengthy affair. Try this speedy recipe for a midweek treat

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25 minutes

Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and cook the onion, pepper and garlic until soft. Stir in the paella rice, saffron and paprika until well mixed.
  2. Pour in the stock and simmer for 15 minutes until just tender (add a splash more water if you need to).
  3. Add the prawns and peas for the last few minutes until heated through. Season, stir through the parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.

Per serving

489 kcalories, protein 27,3g, carbohydrate 80,6g, fat 8,7 g, saturated fat 1,1g, fibre 4,9g, salt 3,44 g

Recipe from olive magazine, March 2009.

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  • Binder photo Ali

    27 February 2009

    Ali rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious, will absolutely be making this again. I added much more paprika that the recipe called for but thats personal taste.

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  • 05 March 2009

    Alison rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    We enjoyed it. I would use more spice next time but Husband and Son thought it was great as it was. Cheated and put it all in the microwave as I cook my risottos there as well. Used shelled prawns.

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  • 26 March 2009

    maxismummy rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    This was nice but myself and my husband both felt there was something 'missing', despite using more spice as other comments suggested. Unfortunately, we still can't decide what the missing this is! Tasty though and would make again, maybe just using some different ingrediants next time.

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  • 06 June 2009

    gingergirl commented on this recipe

    'Maxismummy' I think adding chorizo would help, it'll give it more meatiness and spice in one go! Hope that helps. Let me know what you think.

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  • 25 July 2009

    schizopear rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    i'd never even eaten paella before, let alone cooked it but decided to try this when my boyfriend requested prawns for dinner. i was really disappointed and i definitely wouldn't make it again. my partner managed to eat it, but i don't know if he was just being polite. i think he just enjoyed taking the shells off the prawns...

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  • 10 August 2009

    chrisc commented on this recipe

    Great dish i have never tried to cook it before,will add more chillis and paprlka next time.

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  • 16 September 2009

    Dania rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great dish. children loved it. will make again

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  • 08 November 2009

    Dania commented on this recipe

    yummy!

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  • 11 July 2010

    Ruby Tuesday rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious! Add chorizo and a red chilli (w seeds) to boast the flavour- worked a treat! I will definitely be doing this again!

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  • 10 August 2010

    dougaldonut commented on this recipe

    I made this last week, but used vegetable stock instead of chicken stock as my husband is a non meat eater, it turned out really well. I needed more liquid as I went along, so I just added extra water. Will definitely be making again

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  • 07 November 2010

    Claire rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this last night and it was delicious! Added a chilli as suggested and it really gave it a kick. Also added mussels.

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  • 09 November 2010

    AK19 rated this recipe

    4 stars

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  • 22 March 2011

    viking rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I think that the Èasiest ever paella´is tastier. The sausage gives the spicey authenticity to the paella.

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  • 05 June 2011

    justplainzo rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is a great, quick and healthy recipe. For those who thought it was missing something I recommend replacing 100ml of the chicken stock (though probably best to use fish stock as I did) with lemon or orange juice. That zesty zing completes the dish and accents the prawns nicely :)

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  • 12 June 2011

    Gina Hearn commented on this recipe

    What is this doing in the British recipe section?

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  • 10 August 2011

    Janey B rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really like this recipe. So easy and tastes authentic. Adding mussels sounds like a good idea, but maybe monkfish would add some substance. Might try that next time.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25 minutes

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Per serving

489 kcalories, protein 27,3g, carbohydrate 80,6g, fat 8,7 g, saturated fat 1,1g, fibre 4,9g, salt 3,44 g

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