Paella Fusion with Fried Rice
With a fusion of Spanish and Asian Flavors, this stunning fried rice is a recipe that’s impressive and fun for celebration dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® White Rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz cured chorizo sausage, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed (21–25 count)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp scallions, finely sliced, divided
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
This intriguing mixture of Asian and Mediterranean cuisines tastes great when served with Success® White Rice.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In large high-sided skillet set over medium-high heat, add oil.
Step 3
Add chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir in red pepper, onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until fragrant and starting to soften.
Step 4
Stir in shrimp, tomato paste, cumin and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
Step 5
Stir in rice, peas, 1 tbsp scallions and soy sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until rice is heated through. Transfer to serving plate and garnish with remaining scallions and lemon wedges.
What is Cured Chorizo?
Chorizo is a type of sausage that originates from Spain and Portugal. Unlike other sausage varieties you might be used to, chorizo has a red color due to its heavy paprika flavoring. Chorizo can either be spicy or sweet depending on the variety.
Cured chorizo is aged for several weeks meaning that it can be eaten without cooking. This is unlike Mexican chorizo which is sold raw and must be cooked before eating.
For another paella dish that uses chorizo, check out this Seafood Paella or this Grilled Summer Quinoa Paella.
Tomato Paste Substitutions
If you’re out of tomato paste, don’t panic. There are plenty of substitutions we can make with typical kitchen staples.
Tomato Puree: If you are looking for a tomato paste substitution, tomato puree is most likely your best bet. Although not quite as thick or sweet as tomato puree, you can simply increase the measurements to make up for any lost flavor.
Tomato Sauce: Similar to tomato puree, tomato sauce isn’t as thick or sweet as tomato paste, however you can replicate the flavor better by mixing in some sugar.
Ketchup: With a similar thick texture to tomato paste but with a sweeter, tangier taste, ketchup is a great substitution for tomato paste in small doses. That said, if you are preparing another recipe which requires a lot of tomato paste, ketchup may not be the best option.
Cumin Cuisine
Cumin has a rich and hearty taste and is great for adding depth into your recipes. Cumin will really bring out the sweetness in the onions and scallions in this recipe.
For some more different ways to use cumin in your cooking, learn how to make this Cumin Rubbed Chicken With Artichoke Salsa, this Cumin Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Orange Rice Cinnamon Pilaf or this Chicken Tagine Skillet. Looking for another dinner idea? Try our: homemade spanish rice recipe.
