How do I cook a quick and easy spanish paella?

Craving Spanish Paella but short on time? Try our quick and easy recipe that brings the essence of Spain to your table without the fuss.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I cook a quick and easy Spanish Paella. Items include: Short-grain rice Chicken or shrimp Onion Garlic cloves Red bell pepper Tomato Peas Saffron Paprika Salt Pepper Olive oil Chicken or vegetable broth

Short-grain rice 2 cups
Chicken or shrimp 1 pound
Onion 1
Garlic cloves 2
Red bell pepper 1
Tomato 1
Peas 1/2 cup
Saffron a pinch
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Olive oil as needed
Chicken or vegetable broth 4 cups

Take note
Make sure to handle hot pans and sharp utensils with caution. Keep an eye on the heat levels to prevent any mishaps in the kitchen.

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Gather all your ingredients before getting started. You will need 2 cups of short-grain rice, 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, 1 pound of chicken or shrimp, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 red bell pepper, 1 tomato, 1/2 cup of peas, a pinch of saffron, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

2

Sauté the Chicken or Shrimp

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Add the chicken or shrimp and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

3

Sauté the Vegetables

In the same pan, add more olive oil if needed and sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.

4

Add the Rice and Spices

Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat it with the oil. Sprinkle in the saffron, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute the flavors.

5

Pour in the Broth

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.

6

Add the Protein and Peas

Return the cooked chicken or shrimp to the pan. Add the peas and gently mix everything together. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.

7

Serve and Enjoy

Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork and serve your quick and easy Spanish Paella. Buen provecho!