Portuguese Paella with Grilled Fish
A traditional Portuguese-inspired paella dish with the addition of grilled fish for extra flavor.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Paella rice
- ●2 tablespoons Grassy extra virgin olive oil
- ●4 pieces Fish fillets (any white fish)such as cod or tilapia
- ●1 cup Portuguese chorizo
- ●1 medium Small onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 cup Cherry tomatoeshalved
- ●1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
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1. Heat the grassy olive oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the Portuguese chorizo and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
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3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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5. Add the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
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6. Add the paella rice and stir to coat with the oil and spice mixture.
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7. Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
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8. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
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9. Meanwhile, grill the fish fillets over medium heat until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
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10. To serve, place the cooked paella on a large platter and top with the grilled fish fillets.