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Arroz con gambas y calamar

Arroz con gambas y calamar

Ingredients

  • Raw King Prawns24
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • small Onion1
  • Bay Leaf1
  • Saffron1 pinch
  • Paella Rice450g
  • Tomato Puree2 teaspoons
  • White Wine200ml
  • Seafood stock650ml
  • Medium Squid3

Steps

Prepare

  1. 🥄step 1
  2. 🔥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.

Cook

  1. 🔥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.
  2. 🧂Add the bay leaf, saffron, rice and tomato purée, and cook for 1-2 mins more, stirring.

Steps

  1. 🧂step 2
  2. 🍳Pour in the wine and bubble for 1-2 mins, then pour in the seafood stock and 150ml water.

Prepare

  1. 🍳Cook for 5 mins, then add the squid, season well and stir to combine.

Cook

  1. 🫇Bring to the boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.

Prepare

  1. 🍽️Cook for 12 mins more, adding a little more water if the mixture starts to look dry.

Steps

  1. 🌿step 3

Prepare

  1. Uncover the pan and stir through the peeled prawns, then arrange any whole prawns on top of the rice mixture.

Cook

  1. 🥄Cover again and simmer for a further 5-6 mins until the prawns are pink and cooked through.

Steps

  1. 🔥Leave to stand for a couple of minutes before serving from the pan.

Source: Original recipe

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