Master Chef Cyril Lignac's Authentic Paella: A Vibrant Summer Recipe

General Information
Recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

• 8 whole unshelled shrimp
• 1 piece of chorizo, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, peeled and diced
• 1 green jalapeño pepper
• 3 tbsp. piquillo pepper purée or tomato purée
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 450g arborio rice or bomba rice
• Saffron powder or pistils
• Bouillon cube or shellfish broth or vegetable broth
• Olive oil

Preparation

Renowned French chef Cyril Lignac shares his expert paella technique for a smoky, flavorful socarrat base. Heat a skillet with olive oil and sauté the shrimp until pink. Remove and set aside.

Chop the garlic, then sauté it with the diced red bell pepper, sliced green jalapeño, and piquillo pepper purée in more olive oil. Stir in the rice to coat. Add the broth and saffron, bringing to a simmer.

Return the shrimp (prawns), cook for 7 minutes, then crank up the heat to caramelize the bottom. Stir in the diced chorizo and serve this summer staple straight from the pan.