Seafood Paella Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Teaspoon
 Onion1 Small, finely chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Saffron strands - large pinch
 Red pepper - 1, de-seeded and well diced
 Risotto rice225 Gram
 Vegetable stock850 Milliliter
 Frozen peas125 Gram
 Fillet225 Gram
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Prawns125 Gram
 Ground black pepper1 To taste
 Salt To Taste

Directions

MAKING
1. In a frying -pan heat a little oil.
2. Add the onion and garlic.
3. Over low heat cook the mixture, stirring, until the onion has softened but not browned.
4. In a small dish take saffron.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of boiling water and cover it with lid.
6. Leave to stand so that the saffron infuses and colours the water bright yellow.
7. Add the red pepper and rice to the pan together with the saffron, its soaking liquid and the stock.
8. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
9. In the pan, add the peas and cod pieces.
10. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes.
11. Toss in the parsley and the peeled prawns, season to taste.
12. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes until piping hot.

SERVING
13. Serve Seafood Paella immediately with the unshelled prawns placed on top.
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