Fast-fix paella
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes2 to 3 servings
Ingredients
250 g cooked medium shrimp, peeled
2 cups frozen peas
olive oil
2 hot Italian sausages
2 tomatoes
1 large onion
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
284-mL can undiluted chicken broth
2 cups couscous
Instructions
If using frozen shrimp, do not thaw. Place in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until ice crystals melt. Then drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Remove peas from freezer and measure out.
Lightly oil a large saucepan and set over medium heat. Cut sausages in half. Squeeze meat from casings into oil. Discard casings. Using a fork, stir frequently to keep meat crumbly. Cook until meat is no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes and onion.
Once sausages are cooked, add onion. Stir frequently until onion starts to soften, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes along with any juice and seeds. Sprinkle with paprika and garlic powder. Stir occasionally, uncovered, until tomatoes start to break down, 3 minutes. Pour in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom.
Stir in shrimp, peas and couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff paella with a fork, then spoon onto dinner plates. Serve with a robust red wine.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 495, Protein 31g, Carbohydrates 50g, Fat 19g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 1460mg.
Paella is a traditional Spanish rice dish that pairs flavourful seafood, such as shrimp and clams, with a variety of meats including chicken, pork and sausage. We've streamlined it by slashing the often lengthy ingredient list and switching the usual long-simmered saffron rice with quick-cooking couscous.
Time Saver
Couscous is a precooked granular pasta that needs a hot liquid and just five minutes of standing time to soften.
