Easy Paella

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• onion↗1

  chopped

• hot smoked paprika↗1 tsp each tsp each

  and dried thyme

• paella or risotto rice300g g
• dry sherry↗3 tbsp tbsp

  or white wine (optional)

• chopped tomatoes↗400g can g

  with garlic

• chicken stock↗900ml ml
• frozen seafood mix400g g

  defrosted

• lemon↗1

  ½ juice, ½ sliced wedges

• flat leaf parsley↗handful of

  coarsely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan or wok. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the smoked paprika, thyme and paella rice, stir for 1 minute, then pour in the sherry if using. After it evaporates, add the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock.

3. 3

   Season and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is almost tender and there is still a little liquid.

4. 4

   Add the seafood mix and cover with a lid. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked and the rice is tender.

5. 5

   Squeeze the lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.