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Monkfish, Prawn and Chorizo Paella

Monkfish, Prawn and Chorizo Paella

with Lemon and Chives

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 23, 2025
Allergens:
Fish
Crustaceans
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total40 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

3 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

½ unit(s)

Lemon

1 bunch(es)

Chives

60 grams

Diced Chorizo

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

175 grams

Risotto Rice

20 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

200 grams

Monkfish Medallions

(Contains: Fish)

150 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

30 grams

Unsalted Butter

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Peas

Not included in your delivery

500 milliliter(s)

Water for the Risotto

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2968 kJ
Energy (kcal)709 kcal
Fat23.8 g
of which saturates12.1 g
Carbohydrate77.6 g
of which sugars4.9 g
Dietary Fibre5.6 g
Protein45.4 g
Salt2.43 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Measuring Jug
Chopping Board
Grater
Kettle
Knife
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

1

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Boil your kettle then pour the water for the risotto (see ingredients for amount) into a measuring jug. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Zest and halve the lemon (see ingredients for amount). Finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).

2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed ovenproof pan on medium heat (If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal saucepan and transfer to an ovenproof dish later). When the pan is hot, add the chorizo and fry until it starts to brown, 3-4 mins. Add half the garlic and Cajun spice mix, cook for 1 min.

3

Add the risotto rice and the juice of half the lemon. Stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent and the lemon juice has evaporated, 1-2 mins. Add the boiled water (see ingredients for amount) and stock paste and stir well to combine. Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil) and bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 20-25 mins.

4

5 mins before the risotto is ready, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. When hot add the monkfish, the remaining garlic and butter to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, adjusting the heat as necessary. Add the prawns when there is 5 minutes left.

5

When cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in half the lemon zest add a squeeze of lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish. The monkfish is cooked when opaque in the middle. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

6

When the rice is cooked, stir in the peas and half the chives. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. TIP: Add a splash of water if too dry. Share between your bowls, and top with the prawn and monkfish. Finish with a drizzle of the remaining garlic butter, a sprinkle of chives and the remaining lemon zest. Enjoy!

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