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Quick Paella

The ideal summer dinner—without the labor required for the traditional Spanish version.

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Quick PaellaMarcus Nilsson
NOTE

If your kids are leery of spicy foods, opt for the garlicky linguiça sausage. If they don't mind a little kick, go for the chorizo.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3/4 pound cooked chorizo or linguiça sausage, cut into chunks
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1-pound bag saffron rice (such as Vigo)
1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained
1 8-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
2 cups chicken or fish broth, or wine
1 pound large shrimp, peeled
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1 In a large skillet with a lid, brown the sau-sage in the oil until crispy, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    2 Add the rice, artichoke hearts, peppers, broth or wine, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.

    Step 3

    3 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

    Step 4

    4 Stir in the shrimp and peas. Cover and continue cooking until the shrimp are opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.

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