Spiced Lemon Paella Recipe

Name: Spiced Lemon Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 None cured chorizo sausages, thinly sliced; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 None red pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 None long red chili pepper, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp grated lemon peel; None None Pinch of saffron threads; 2 cups arborio rice; 5 cups reduced sodium chicken stock; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact; 1 lb mussels, scrubbed and bearded; 2 None tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 None cured chorizo sausages, thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 None red pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 None long red chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp grated lemon peel
None None Pinch of saffron threads
2 cups arborio rice
5 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
1 lb mussels, scrubbed and bearded
2 None tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
None None Lemon wedges, to serve

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a 14-inch paella pan or large skillet on medium-high. Cook chorizo, turning, for 4-5 mins, until browned. Drain on paper towels. Heat remaining oil in same pan on medium heat. Cook onion, pepper and garlic, stirring, for 3 mins, until onion softens.
2
Add chili pepper, paprika, lemon peel and saffron; cook, stirring, for 1 min, or until fragrant. Add rice and stir to coat grains. Return chorizo to pan. Stir in stock; bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins, until rice is almost tender.
3
Nestle shrimp and mussels into rice mixture. Place tomato over the top. Cover with a lid or foil and simmer for 5-10 mins, or until shrimp are cooked and mussels have opened. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.

1124

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 None cured chorizo sausages, thinly sliced, 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, 1 None red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lemon 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!

Spiced Lemon Paella

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