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Smoky Chorizo & King Prawn Rice

Smoky Chorizo & King Prawn Rice

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Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 23, 2026
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Calories
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435 kcal
Protein
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29g protein
Difficulty
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Medium
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1

Mexican Spice

25

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

125

Baby Plum Tomatoes

1

Steamed Long Grain Rice

150

Mangetout

60

Chorizo

½

Lemon

180

King Prawns

1

Coriander

Energy (kcal)435 kcal
Energy (kJ)1820 kJ
Fat16 g
of which saturates5 g
Carbohydrate43 g
of which sugars9 g
Protein29 g
Salt3.6 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Zester
•Chopping Board
•Sieve
•Grill Pan
•Knife
•Plate

Instructions

Fry the Chorizo
1

Add the Mexican spice to the chorizo and cook for 1 min (add less if you don't like too much heat). Add the tomatoes and prawns and cook until the tomatoes are starting to soften and the prawns are almost cooked, 2-3 mins. Add the sweetcorn, sundried tomato paste and lemon zest with a splash of water and cook, stirring, for a further 2-3 mins. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

Add the Rest
2

Add the Mexican spice to the chorizo and cook for 1 min (add less if you don't like too much heat). Add the tomatoes and prawns and cook until the tomatoes are starting to soften and the prawns are almost cooked, 2-3 mins. Add the sweetcorn, tomato puree and lemon zest with a splash of water and cook, stirring, for a further 2-3 mins. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

Rice Time
3

Meanwhile, cook the rice according to pack instructions. Stir the cooked rice through the prawn mixture with half the coriander and squeeze over some lemon juice. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary Divide between plates and scatter over the remaining coriander. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges.

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