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Try this quick prawn paella then check out our classic paella and vegan paella.

  • olive oil
  • 1 onion
    finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper
    sliced
  • 1 clove garlic
    chopped
  • 150g paella rice
    or long grain rice
  • a large pinch saffron
  • a large pinch smoked paprika
  • 400ml chicken stock
  • 150g large cooked prawns
    shell on or off
  • 100g frozen peas
    defrosted
  • a small bunch parsley
    chopped
  • lemon wedges
    to serve

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal489
  • fat8.7g
  • carbs80.6g
  • fibre4.9g
  • protein27.3g
  • salt3.44g

Method

  • step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and cook the onion, pepper and garlic until soft. Stir in the paella rice, saffron and paprika until well mixed.

  • step 2

    Pour in the stock and simmer for 15 minutes until just tender (add a splash more water if you need to).

  • step 3

    Add the prawns and peas for the last few minutes until heated through. Season, stir through the parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.

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