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Spanish Rice & Prawn One-Pot

Name: Spanish Rice & Prawn One-Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 sliced Onion; 1 sliced Red Pepper; 1 sliced Green Pepper; 50g Chorizo; 2 cloves minced Garlic; 1 tblsp Olive Oil; 250g Basmati Rice; 400g Tinned Tomatos; 200g Prawns

Spanish Rice & Prawn One-Pot is a classic Spanish dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Onion, Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Chorizo, Garlic, Basmati Rice, Tinned Tomatos and Prawns, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Spanish cooking, the dish focuses on steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil.

In authentic Spanish tradition, Spanish Rice & Prawn One-Pot is best presented served family-style with crusty bread and lemon halves.

If you enjoy authentic Spanish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Arroz Con Gambas Y Calamar.

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Ingredients

Onion1 sliced
Red Pepper1 sliced
Green Pepper1 sliced
Chorizo50g
Garlic2 cloves minced
Olive Oil1 tblsp
Basmati Rice250g
Tinned Tomatos400g
Prawns200g

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1♨️ Boil

Boil the kettle.

Step 2🍳 Fry⏱️ 3 mins

In a non-stick frying or shallow pan with a lid, fry the onion, peppers, chorizo and garlic in the oil over a high heat for 3 mins.

Step 3🥄 Mix⏱️ 12 mins

Stir in the rice and chopped tomatoes with 500ml boiling water, cover, then cook over a high heat for 12 mins.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Uncover, then stir – the rice should be almost tender.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Stir in the prawns, with a splash more water if the rice is looking dry, then cook for another min until the prawns are just pink and rice tender.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Spanish Rice & Prawn One-Pot reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Spanish home cooking, steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

You can freely swap onion with firm pressed tofu, seitan, or thinly sliced mushrooms for a wholesome, plant-based stir-fry with equal bite and flavor absorption.

Chef Technique Tips

Ensure all ingredients are sliced to uniform thickness and patted dry before they hit the pan. Searing in a scorching hot skillet or wok creates authentic smoky caramelization ('wok hei') rather than steaming the ingredients.

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