In a heavy 12-inch saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until just pink on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes (do not overcook). Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining tablespoon oil and sausage to pan; cook over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and rice; cook, stirring to coat, until rice is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in paprika, turmeric, tomatoes, and broth, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed almost all liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in peas; cook 1 minute. Stir in cooked shrimp; serve immediately.
Not bad for a one pot dish. I don't like shrimp so I omitted from the recipe. I also used a Smoked Turkey Sausage instead. My rice did not look any where as yellow as the picture. It was mostly red from the tomatoes. I also added some cayenne for heat.
This Paella was so easy and very tasty. I made a few modifications - I used spanish hard chorizo which increased the flavor and spice of the dish, and I added diced yellow bell pepper. It was a big hit with my family, including my preschool aged girls. I would most definitely make it again.
I didn't love the spice seasoning in this paella, it was a little bland.
Not only was this super easy it is super good. I loved the paprika and tumeric combo. So flavorful! I made it in a 10 inch braiser and it was pretty too. Perfect for a casual dinner party.
I just made this for my daughter's graduation party. It was a Spanish theme to go with her Spanish major. Everyone loved it!
This is my mom's favorite dish. Whenever she comes up to Seattle visit, she requests it! Although a traditional Spanish paella would have saffron, this recipe is super-friendly for those of us who can't afford it quite yet.
If you haven't tried paella before, this is a great recipe to start with. From there, you can branch out to more intricate (and consequently more expensive) recipes.
I'm going to make this tonight. I think paprika and tumeric will flavor this nicely, especially if you want to get it on the table in 50 minutes.
I agree, my family is from Spain. Paella REQUIRES saffron or it's not paella, it's just rice :)
I AM FROM SPAIN AND THIS IS NOT AN SPANISH PAELLA. WE WOULD NEVER USE PAPRIKA OR TURNMEC. THE FLAVORS HAVE TO COME FROM THE FRESH INGREDIENTS WE USE. THE HOME MADE BROTH IS VERY IMPORTANT, AND SO IS THE FRESH FISH.