Quick Paella

Traditional Spanish Paella made quick.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1  lb  peeled shrimp
• 1⁄2 teaspoon saffron
• 1⁄2 lb sea scallops
• 4  dashes  hot sauce
• 1⁄2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1  cup  frozen peas and corn, thawed
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (save juice)
•  salt and pepper
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup white rice

Directions

1. Heat half the oil over medium heat in a large fry pan. Add the shrimp to the oil and saute until the shrimp turns pink.
2. Remove shrimp and add a little more oil and saute the scallops for 5 minutes or until lightly brown.
3. Remove scallops and repeate saute with the chicken.
4. Add the garlic and onion to the pan and cook over low heat until the onion is light brown.
5. Stir in the tomatoes, saffron, paprika and hot sauce and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
6. Add the rice and stir to coat grains well.
7. Stir in chicken broth and tomato juice and bring to a boil.
8. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
9. Add shrimp, scallops and chicken. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
10. Add corn and peas and continue to cook over low heat until rice is light and fully cooked.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.