Paella In A Flash
Source of Recipe
allfood.com
Recipe Introduction
Menu: Paella in a flash, cucumber and ripe olive salad, warm crusty rolls, with fresh cherries and chocolate wafers.
Heads Up:
Lucky for You - Certain brands of boil-in-bags rice can stand for 30 minutes in the water in which it was prepared, which means you can get a jump-start on the preparation of this menu. Do that. Make the rice ahead, then concentrate on the paella. You've just saved yourself some valuable time!
Makes 4 Servings
Menu Gameplan:
Step 1: prepare the rice
Step 2: make the paella in a flash
Step 3: assemble the cucumber and ripe olive salad
Step 4: heat the rolls
Step 5: serve
Here's How to Make It in 20 Minutes:
Step 1: prepare the rice
2 boil-in-bags rice
Prepare the rice according to the directions on the package. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Step 2: make the paella in a flash
4 large garlic cloves
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces sliced dry chorizo or a package of sliced pepperoni
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, patted dry
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Smash the garlic cloves with the flat side of a large knife. Drain the tomatoes and reserve.
2. In a large deep nonstick skillet, cook the garlic and red pepper flakes in the olive oil over medium-high heat, stirring, just until the garlic begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the chorizo or pepperoni and cook, tossing, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp. Sprinkle with the paprika, turmeric, a little salt and a good bit of pepper. Cook, tossing with 2 spoons, until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque in the thickest part, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes and bring just to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Taste for seasoning. Remove the garlic cloves, if you like.
Step 3: assemble the cucumber and ripe olive salad
1 bag (5 ounces) prewashed European-blend mixed lettuce
1 cup cucumber slices
3/4 cup assorted ripe olives
1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing, store-bought or homemade
Divide the lettuce among 4 salad plates. Top with cucumber slices and olives. Drizzle with dressing. Place the salads on the table.
Step 4: heat the rolls
4 French or sourdough rolls
Heat the rolls in a toaster oven according to the directions on the package. Wrap in a napkin-lined basket, cover to keep warm, and place on the table.
Step 5: serve
1. Put the rice in a large, deep bowl. Spoon the paella over the top and serve.
2. When ready for dessert, rinse the cherries lightly, shake to dry, and place in a basket. Serve with chocolate wafers.
Ingredients Shopping List:
Diced tomatoes
Chorizo or pepperoni
Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Prewashed European-blend mixed lettuce
French or sourdough rolls
Cherries
Chocolate wafers
from the salad bar
Cucumber slices
Assorted ripe olives (or from the deli counter)
Ingredients From Your Pantry:
Boil-in-bags rice
Garlic
Dried red pepper flakes
Olive oil
Paprika
Turmeric
Salt and pepper
Vinaigrette, store-bought or homemade
F.Y.I:
"Paella is a party dish if ever there was one. And this delicious paella is ready in a flash."
- minutemeals' Chef Miriam
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Paella in a Flash
Single serving is 1/4 of the total recipe
CALORIES 347; PROTEIN 31g; CARBS 10g; TOTAL FAT 20g; SAT FAT 4g; CHOLESTEROL 197mg; SODIUM 730mg; FIBER 1 g
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