Chorizo & Prawn Paella Skillet – Fiesta Dinner Favorite

Colorful & Flavor-Packed Recipe for Dinner

Spice up your dinner time with this one-skillet recipe for dinner—Spanish-style chorizo and prawns meet saffron rice, peppers, and peas for a festive, family-friendly meal that’s ready in one pan.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 1 cup bomba or short-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lb (225 g) spicy chorizo, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of saffron threads (optional)
• 2 cups chicken or seafood broth
• 12–16 large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• Salt, pepper, lemon wedges, and parsley to serve

Instructions:

1. Sauté chorizo: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chorizo until slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the sofrito: In the same pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in paprika and saffron.
3. Cook the rice: Add rice and toast for 1 minute. Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, then let cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
4. Add prawns & peas: Nestle prawns into the rice, sprinkle peas on top. Cover and cook another 5–7 minutes until prawns are pink and rice is tender.
5. Finish & serve: Remove from heat, rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle parsley, add lemon wedges, and serve directly from the skillet.

Why You’ll Love This Dinner Recipe:

It’s a festive, restaurant-quality recipe for dinner that feels special but is surprisingly simple. Full of color, spice, and shareable summer vibes—Paella night is a must!