Quick Paella Recipe

Name: Quick Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 lb peeled shrimp; ½ teaspoon saffron; 12 lb sea scallops; 4 dashes hot sauce; 12 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup frozen peas and corn, thawed; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (save juice); salt and pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup white rice

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
1 lb peeled shrimp
½ teaspoon saffron
12 lb sea scallops
4 dashes hot sauce
12 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas and corn, thawed
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (save juice)
salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup white rice

1
Heat half the oil over medium heat in a large fry pan.
2
Add the shrimp to the oil and saute until the shrimp turns pink.
3
Remove shrimp and add a little more oil and saute the scallops for 5 minutes or until lightly brown.
4
Remove scallops and repeate saute with the chicken.
5
Add the garlic and onion to the pan and cook over low heat until the onion is light brown.
6
Stir in the tomatoes, saffron, paprika and hot sauce and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
7
Add the rice and stir to coat grains well.
8
Stir in chicken broth and tomato juice and bring to a boil.
9
Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
10
Add shrimp, scallops and chicken.
11
Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
12
Add corn and peas and continue to cook over low heat until rice is light and fully cooked.
13
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2966

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

498

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 lb peeled shrimp, ½ teaspoon saffron, and more.

Yes, Quick Paella falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Paella

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