2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
90 grams
Diced Chorizo
1 sachet(s)
Smoked Paprika
175 grams
Risotto Rice
20 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
½ unit(s)
Lemon
1 bunch(es)
Flat Leaf Parsley
225 grams
King Prawns
(Contains: Crustaceans)
450 milliliter(s)
Water
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Boil your kettle then pour the water (see ingredients for amount) into a measuring jug. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Cut into 2cm pieces
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, stirring frequently, until it starts to brown, 2-3 mins. Stir the garlic, smoked paprika and risotto rice into the chorizo. Cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins.
Add the boiled water (see ingredients for amount) and chicken 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. Meanwhile, zest and halve the lemon (see ingredients for amount), roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all). Toss the lemon zest and half the parsley together. Set aside.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pepper and fry until just soft, 3-4 mins. Continue to stir while it cooks. Turn the heat down to medium-high Add the prawns, season with salt and pepper and cook stirring occasionally for 3-4 mins. Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. Keep warm. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.
When the rice is cooked, remove it from the oven. Fluff it up with a fork and add in half the prawn mixture and parsley. Season to taste with a squeeze of lemon juice, salt and pepper, if needed. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the rice if needed.
Share the paella between your bowls. Top with the remaining pepper and prawns. Finish with a sprinkle of remaining parsley and lemon. Enjoy!