Bring the sunshine of Spain to your table with this colourful seafood paella. Packed with prawns, mussels, squid and saffron-infused rice, it’s a fantastic centrepiece for family meals or entertaining friends.
TOTAL
20 min
PREP
40 min
COOK
40 min
SERVES
4
By Eileen
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INGREDIENTS
What you'll need
500g large raw prawns
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp piri piri seasoning
Juice of ½ lemon
Small handful parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper
WHAT TO POUR
Albariño or chilled Rioja Blanco.
Method
Step by step
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
Add the garlic and chilli and cook gently for 1 minute.
Add the prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side.
Sprinkle over the piri piri seasoning.
Add lemon juice and stir well.
Finish with parsley and seasoning.
Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Bradley's Tip
Leave the paella undisturbed during the final few minutes to create the prized crispy rice base known as socarrat.