Paella 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
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In large high-sided skillet set over medium-high heat, add oil. 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. 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 3
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.
Mocktail Pairing:
Pair Paella Fried Rice with a pitcher of non-alcoholic tropical sangria. What you’ll need:
-Plenty of fruit, for example: apples, oranges, peaches and lemons.
-A selection of fruit juices. Be creative: grape juice, apple juice, orange juice, etc.
-Your favorite variety of seltzer water for a fizzy twist!How to Make: The first thing to do is to cut up your fruit and place it in a pitcher. Once the fruit has been added, you can add in your juices adjusting to suit your tastes. Mix the whole thing together and leave it in the fridge for around an hour. Before serving, add in a few cups of carbonated/seltzer water and mix together.
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