This quicker one-pan rice captures the cheerful flavours of paella without needing a special pan or a long cooking session. Sweet peppers and peas balance the cayenne warmth in Paella Spice, while juicy prawns make it feel special.

🥣 Ingredients

• 400g raw peeled king prawns
• 250g short-grain or paella rice
• 1½ tbsp Paella Spice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 roasted red peppers from a jar, drained and sliced
• 150g frozen peas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 650ml hot fish or vegetable stock
• 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley, optional
• Sea salt, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Pat the prawns dry and toss with ½ tbsp Paella Spice.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide frying pan. Cook the onion for 6 minutes, then stir in the remaining seasoning.
3. Add rice, tomatoes and stock. Simmer uncovered for 17–20 minutes, stirring only occasionally.
4. Add the peppers and peas for the final 5 minutes. In a separate hot pan, cook the prawns in the remaining oil for 3–4 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
5. Fold the prawns through the rice, rest for 3 minutes and finish with lemon and parsley.

⏱️ Timings

• Prep: 12 minutes
• Cook: 28 minutes
• Serves: 4

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with a green salad or garlic bread for an easy midweek meal.

💚 Why This Recipe Works

Cooking the prawns separately protects their texture and gives them lightly seared edges before they meet the rice.

🌶️ Try It With

Add extra warmth with Cayenne Pepper or savoury depth with Garlic Granules.

🍽️ More Recipes Using Paella Spice

• Paella-Spiced Cod with Crispy Potatoes
• Smoky Mushroom & Artichoke Paella
• Paella-Spiced Chicken Traybake
• Spanish-Inspired Seafood Paella
• Chicken & Chorizo Paella

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