Prawn-Chorizo Paella & a Trio of Tapas Style Sides

a) Stir the smoked paprika, risotto rice and half the garlic into the pan. Cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins.

b) Stir 500ml of boiled water and the chicken stock paste into the rice. Bring back to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil). 

c) Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 25-30 mins.

d) Meanwhile, zest and halve the lemon. Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all). Add half the lemon zest and half the parsley to a small bowl. Toss to combine, then set aside for now.

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Drain the prawns. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns

c) Once hot, add the pepper chunks and fry, stirring, until just soft, 3-4 mins.

c) Turn the heat down to medium-high, then add the king prawns. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 mins. .

d) While everything fries, pop the garlic baguettes onto a baking tray and bake on the top shelf, 10-15 mins.

a) Once cooked, remove the prawn pan from the heat and squeeze in some lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

b) Halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways. Return the frying pan to medium-high heat and add another drizzle of oil.

c) Once, add the Tenderstem® and stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Add a splash of water, then cover with a lid (or foil) and allow to cook until tender, 4-6 mins more. Season with salt and pepper.

a) While the Tenderstem® cooks, cut each block of Cheddar lengthways, then lengthways again to create 4 equal batons per block, 12 in total.

b) Roll each baton of Cheddar in a slice of chorizo and lay seam-down on a serving platter.

c) Once the broccoli is cooked, stir in the remaining garlic and lemon zest and squeeze in some lemon juice. Stir well to combine.

d) Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and drizzle over the honey (see pantry for amount). Sprinkle over the toasted almond flakes.