Easiest ever paella

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

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

Prep:5 mins
Cook:25 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 518
fat 12g
saturates 0.4g
carbs 75g
sugars 5g
fibre 5g
protein 32g
salt 1.29g

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 pea
400g frozen seafood mix, defrosted

Tip

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.

Method

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.
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.