Name: Seafood & chorizo paella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Seafood paella; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water; 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil; 2 (300g) spicy chorizo sausages, sliced; 3 green chillies, seeded, chopped; 3 clove garlic, chopped; 2 medium (340g) red onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 cup (125ml) fino sherry; 1/2 cup (250g) chopped roasted red capsicum; 400 gram calasparra or arborio rice; 1.5 litre (6 cups) salt-reduced chicken stock; 1 kilogram mussels, cleaned; 12 green king prawns, peeled, de-veined; 1 cup loosely packed coriander sprigs; 1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves; lemon wedges, to serve

This seafood paella recipe is loaded with traditional Spanish flavours of chorizo and seafood, served in a deliciously spiced rice broth.

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Ingredients

Seafood paella

1/4 teaspoon saffron threads

1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water

1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil

2 (300g) spicy chorizo sausages, sliced

3 green chillies, seeded, chopped

3 clove garlic, chopped

2 medium (340g) red onions, chopped

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 cup (125ml) fino sherry

1/2 cup (250g) chopped roasted red capsicum

400 gram calasparra or arborio rice

1.5 litre (6 cups) salt-reduced chicken stock

1 kilogram mussels, cleaned

12 green king prawns, peeled, de-veined

1 cup loosely packed coriander sprigs

1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Seafood paella

Put saffron threads in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Set to one side.

Heat oil in a large deep frying pan or paella pan over high heat, add chorizo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the chillies, garlic, onion and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until onion is soft. Add sherry, simmer for 1 minute.

Add capsicum and rice, stir for 3 minutes, then add half the stock and the saffron water. Cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir the rice a little, then add remaining stock. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Scatter seafood over the top and continue to cook until all the mussels have opened, then rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Scatter fresh herbs over seafood paella. Add lemon wedges to dish. Serve.

Can I freeze the seafood paella?

No, this paella is not suitable to freeze.

Where can I find Fino sherry?

Fino is a dry variety of sherry. It is available at good bottle shops.

What is paella?

Originating in Valencia, Spain, this vibrant, versatile dish is always a crowd-pleaser. Think fluffy, fragrant rice teamed with a variety of seafood, chicken and chorizo, all simmered to perfection in a large pan! This traditional Spanish rice and seafood dish is packed full of flavour, and paella is beautiful enjoyed straight from the pan with a side of wine for a delicious weekend dinner.

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