Paella with shrimps

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan.

Step 2:

Remove the shrimp from their shells and set the shells aside in a bowl.

Step 3:

Place the shells in the pan and fry for 4 minutes.

Step 4:

Add saffron to the shells, stir and pour in 500 ml of broth.

Step 5:

Bring the broth to a boil and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 6:

Strain the broth.

Step 7:

Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a low saucepan.

Step 8:

Cut the smoked sausage into circles and place them in a saucepan.

Step 9:

Fry for 1 minute, crush the garlic and add it to the sausage.

Step 10:

Chop the onion and add it to the pan.

Step 11:

Spread the onion evenly over the sausage and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 12:

Add 1/5 tsp cayenne pepper, paprika and stir.

Step 13:

Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.

Step 14:

Add 1 cup of rice and stir.

Step 15:

Add green peas, stir and carefully place peeled shrimp on top.

Step 16:

Cut the bell pepper into long strips, place them on top of the shrimp and pour the broth over everything.

Step 17:

Cook in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees, then on the stove for 10 minutes, on low heat.

Cooking tips

Do not rinse the rice before adding it; the starch will be beneficial for the dish, as it will bind it together.

When choosing rice, avoid long-grain or parboiled rice – they do not absorb water well.