Quick Paella Recipe

Name: Quick Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup frozen peppers and onions (6 oz); 14 lb kielbasa, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (not low-fat); 2 cups long-grain minute rice; ¼ cup dry white wine; 1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (10 fl oz); ⅛ teaspoon crumbled saffron thread; 20 frozen cleaned medium raw shrimp; 1 14 lbs mussels (cleaned and scrubbed) or 1 14 lbs hard-shelled clams (cleaned and scrubbed); ½ cup small pimento stuffed olive; 1 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup frozen peppers and onions (6 oz)
14 lb kielbasa, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (not low-fat)
2 cups long-grain minute rice
¼ cup dry white wine
1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (10 fl oz)
⅛ teaspoon crumbled saffron thread
20 frozen cleaned medium raw shrimp
1 14 lbs mussels (cleaned and scrubbed) or 1 14 lbs hard-shelled clams (cleaned and scrubbed)
½ cup small pimento stuffed olive
1 cup frozen peas

1
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until just smoking, then saute garlic and frozen onions and peppers, stirring, until garlic and onions are golden, about 2 minutes.
2
Add kielbasa and cook, stirring, until kielbasa is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
3
Add rice, wine, broth, saffron, and shrimp and cook, covered and undisturbed, over high heat until most of liquid is absorbed and shrimp are cooked through, about 6 minutes.
4
Stir in cockles, peas, and olives and cook, covered, until cockles open wide, 2 to 4 minutes.
5
(Discard any cockles that remain unopened after 4 minutes.)
6
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

1236

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

158

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 cup frozen peppers and onions (6 oz), 14 lb kielbasa, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (not low-fat), 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Paella

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Variations & substitutions

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