Looking for a tasty dish that's easy to prepare? This prawn paella is exactly what you're after! Inspired by traditional Spanish paella, yet simple enough for a cosy meal. Thanks to the carbon steel paella pan you’ll get perfect results with evenly cooked ingredients and delicious flavours.
Ingredients for the paella
- 200 g paella rice
- 150 g prawns (peeled and cleaned)
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 100 g peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A handful of fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Heat the olive oil in a carbon steel paella pan over medium heat.
Sauté the onion and red pepper for about 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and the pepper softens.
Add the rice and sauté for a minute to let it absorb the flavours.
Pour in the stock, stir, and bring to a boil, then lower the heat.
Add the prawns and peas when the rice is nearly cooked, and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Tips for the perfect paella
- Use a carbon steel paella pan: this pan helps cook the rice evenly and gives you a beautiful crispy bottom, the so-called "socarrat", which is typical of paella.
- Be patient with the rice: avoid stirring it too often, so the grains stay intact and the broth can be absorbed properly.
- Variations possible: feel free to add extra vegetables, like green beans or tomatoes, or swap the prawns for other seafood, chicken, or chorizo.
This prawn paella is simple, quick to make, and packed with flavour. Thanks to the carbon steel paella pan, you'll get a wonderfully textured dish with rich, satisfying flavours. The perfect dish for a cosy dinner evening!
