Spanish Chorizo & Shrimp Paella Party Bowl

Ingredients

• 8 oz Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced into half-moons
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 cups short-grain paella rice, bomba or arborio, uncooked
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, warm
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, steeped in 2 tbsp warm water
• 1 cup zucchini, diced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, pimentón
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or wide shallow skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo slices and cook 3-4 minutes until edges brown and oil releases. Remove to a plate.

2. 2

   Add diced onion to the same pan and sauté 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and smoked paprika, cook 1 minute until fragrant.