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Creamy prawn and chorizo rice

Smoky chorizo and sweet prawns stirred through soft, creamy rice. Rich, warming and easy to eat.

  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.70 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large wide pan. Fry the chorizo for 3 minutes until it releases its red oil.

    3 min
  2. 2

    Add the onion and pepper and cook for 6 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic and paprika for 30 seconds.

    6 min
  3. 3

    Add the rice and stir for 1 minute so every grain is coated.

  4. 4

    Pour in the stock. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the rice is nearly tender.

    15 min
  5. 5

    Add the prawns and cream. Cook for 4 minutes, until the prawns are pink and the rice is soft and creamy.

    4 min
  6. 6

    Stir in the butter and parsley and leave to sit for 2 minutes before serving.

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