Moroccan Paella

Submitted by English_Rose

"Chicken and shellfish marinated in cilantro, cumin and paprika, cooked with rice and stock for a delicious and tasty meal."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons dried cilantro
• 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 lemon, juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
• 1 lb seafood, cubed (mixed fish and shellfish)
• 8 ounces long grain rice
• 2 pints chicken stock
• salt and pepper
• lime, wedges, to garnish

directions

1. Place the chili, paprika, cilantro, garlic cumin and lemon juice in a dish and mix well. Pour half over the chicken and the remainder over the fish selection. Cover and marinade for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a very large, deep sided, frying pan and add the rice. Toss over a low-heat until the rice grains are well coated.
3. Heat the stock and gradually add to the rice, stirring occasionally.
4. In a separate frying pan, sear the chicken until browned and add to the rice. Now fry the fish for 3 minutes and add to the rice. Stir carefully, season and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes and serve garnished with lime wedges.