Spanish rice & prawn one-pot
An easy Spanish seafood built around chorizo, basmati rice and tinned tomatos — roughly 45 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 4 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 4 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Shellfish
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How to make it
- Boil the kettle.
- In a non-stick frying or shallow pan with a lid, fry the onion, peppers, chorizo and garlic in the oil over a high heat for 3 mins.
- Stir in the rice and chopped tomatoes with 500ml boiling water, cover, then cook over a high heat for 12 mins.
- Uncover, then stir – the rice should be almost tender. Stir in the prawns, with a splash more water if the rice is looking dry, then cook for another min until the prawns are just pink and rice tender.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Saucepan
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Spanish rice & prawn one-pot
- Spanish Tortilla Vegetarian
- Roast fennel and aubergine paella Vegan
- Migas Miscellaneous
- Spiced tortilla Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Spanish rice & prawn one-pot take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 4 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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