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Arroz con gambas y calamar
30 MIN

Arroz con gambas y calamar

Spanish · Seafood

Ingredients

  • Raw King Prawns24 Raw King Prawns
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Onion1 small Onion
  • Bay Leaf1 Bay Leaf
  • Saffron1 pinch Saffron
  • Paella Rice450g Paella Rice
  • Tomato Puree2 teaspoons Tomato Puree
  • White Wine200ml White Wine
  • Seafood stock650ml Seafood stock
  • Squid3 Medium Squid

Preparation

  1. step 1 Peel and devein most of the prawns (a fishmonger should be able to do this for you), keeping a few whole for decoration, if you like.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or shallow flameproof casserole over a medium-low heat and fry the onion for 5 mins until softened.
  3. Add the bay leaf, saffron, rice and tomato purée, and cook for 1-2 mins more, stirring.
  4. step 2 Pour in the wine and bubble for 1-2 mins, then pour in the seafood stock and 150ml water.
  5. Cook for 5 mins, then add the squid, season well and stir to combine.
  6. Bring to the boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
  7. Cook for 12 mins more, adding a little more water if the mixture starts to look dry.
  8. step 3 Uncover the pan and stir through the peeled prawns, then arrange any whole prawns on top of the rice mixture.
  9. Cover again and simmer for a further 5-6 mins until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
  10. Leave to stand for a couple of minutes before serving from the pan.

Adapted from TheMealDB.