Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix coconut milk and curry paste until well combined. Set aside.
In a large pan or skillet, add oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté until onion is translucent.
Add rice stir to incorporate all ingredients. Add chicken broth and coconut milk mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Cook for 8 minutes covered with a lid or aluminum foil.
Place the shrimp, mushrooms and peas on top of the rice. Cover and cook for 7 more minutes. The last two minutes increase heat to high to allow for a crispy bottom.
Once finished, squeeze lime juice over top of the paella and garnish with the cilantro.
Fun with Fusion Recipes
If you’re a home chef with a penchant for fusion cooking, then we have plenty of recipes to get your creative juices flowing. Combining Thai and Mediterranean cuisine in this Shrimp Thai Curry Paella is what fusion cuisine is all about. Finding ways to meld distinct flavors uniquely and harmoniously is what the art of cooking is all about! Adding curry to recipes is a great way to infuse your meals with a little flavor of India as this Curry Risotto with Baked Salmon demonstrates. Alternatively, if you like your fusion dishes to come from leftfield, then you’ll love our Sushi Burger. Using RiceSelect® Sushi Rice instead of a traditional burger bun, is a great way to elevate a classic hamburger recipe.
Origins of Paella
Paella is a rice dish cooked in a large skillet which is typically served with seafood, meat, or both. The roots can be traced back to the city of Valencia in Spain, although there are many other regional variations. The traditional paella valenciana is typically a meat dish made with chicken, rabbit, or duck. However, the seafood variation of paella is probably the most famous version today, and is typically made with shrimp and shellfish. Paella is usually made with round-grain rice and is known for its signature yellow color, which is achieved by adding generous portions of saffron spice during the cooking process. Looking to try your hand at a traditional Spanish paella? Well, this Easy Paella Recipe is a great place to start.
What to serve with paella
In Mediterranean cuisine, paella is often served with popular Spanish side dishes such as:
Fried poblano peppers
Pan con tomate
Tortilla española, or Spanish Omelet
Potatoes in spicy bravas sauce
Potato Salad
Croquettes
Paella is a common dish at Spanish family gatherings due to its size and relatively simple cooking process. What’s more, it’s also a popular choice for outdoor gatherings in summer and is as common a sight in Spain as a family barbecue is in America. So why not make your next outdoor gathering Mediterranean-themed? Here’s a quick guide to the flavorful world of Mediterranean cuisine to inspire you!
