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    • Easiest Ever Paella

    Easiest Ever Paella

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    25
    4

    This Spanish-style paella is perfect for a weeknight meal. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and then all you have to do is let it simmer. You can make a paella using a pan that you already have. The key is to find a pan that’s big enough for the rice. Don’t stress if you don’t have every single ingredient. Paella is versatile and can be made to fit whatever ingredients you have on hand.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 sliced leek or onion
    • 110g chopped chorizo
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 300g long grain rice
    • 1l hot fish stock
    • 200g defrosted frozen pea
    • 400g defrosted frozen seafood mix

    Method

    • Easiest Ever Paella – Step-by-Step Method
    • Gather all ingredients and ensure peas and seafood mix are fully defrosted
    • Slice the leek or onion into thin rounds
    • Heat olive oil in a large, wide, nonstick pan over medium heat
    • Add sliced leek or onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes
    • Add chopped chorizo to the pan and fry until it releases oils and becomes lightly browned, about 2 minutes
    • Stir in turmeric and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
    • Add rice to the pan, stirring to coat grains evenly in the oil and spices
    • Pour in hot fish stock and stir well to distribute rice evenly across the pan
    • Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes
    • After 10 minutes, scatter defrosted peas evenly over the rice
    • Spread defrosted seafood mix evenly on top of the rice
    • Continue to cook gently, without stirring, for another 10–12 minutes until rice is tender and liquid almost fully absorbed
    • Taste for seasoning; add a small pinch of salt only if needed, remembering the chorizo and stock contain salt
    • Remove pan from the heat and cover with a clean tea towel or lid for 5 minutes to allow steam to finish cooking the rice
    • Fluff the paella gently with a fork to distribute seafood and peas
    • For plating, spoon generous portions onto wide, shallow bowls or plates
    • Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired (optional, not included in base ingredients)
    • Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side if available (optional, not included in base ingredients)
    • Accompany with a simple green salad for balance (optional suggestion)
    • Enjoy the paella while hot, sharing directly from the pan for traditional presentation if preferred