This recipe goes together in less than an hour. Instead of using chicken thighs and Spanish chorizo, it calls for precooked chicken sausage. Use one that is plain without a lot of seasonings or cheese. I also used prawns because that's what I had on hand, but you can add clams, mussels or even lobster. Just be sure to add them towards the end so they don't overcook.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp | Olive oil |
500 g | Raw prawns, large, peeled and deveined (Main) |
500 g | Chicken sausages, sliced in 1cm rounds (Main) |
1 | Capsicum, chopped |
1 | Red onion, finely chopped |
2 | Garlic cloves, minced |
1 ½ cups | Long grain rice |
¼ tsp | Sweet paprika |
1 pinch | Saffron threads |
1 can | Diced tomato |
1 Ltr | Chicken stock, fat-free, reduced salt |
1 to taste | Salt & freshly ground pepper |
1 cup | Frozen peas |
Directions
- In a heavy 30cm frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook prawns until just pink on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes (do not overcook). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil and sausage to pan; cook over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add onion and capsicum. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and rice; cook, stirring to coat, until rice is translucent; about 2 minutes.
- Stir in paprika, saffron, tomatoes and broth, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed almost all liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in peas; cook 1 minute. Stir in cooked prawns; serve immediately.