Prawn and Chorizo Paella
Prawn and chorizo paella is a Spanish main course combining smoky cured sausage, sweet raw prawns and Bomba rice in a saffron-infused chicken stock. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions and peppers, grinds the saffron evenly and simmers everything with precise heat control, delivering an authentic one-bowl paella without constant stirring at the hob.
About this recipe
Prawn and Chorizo Paella with the Thermomix TM7 turns the most iconic Spanish rice dish into a straightforward weeknight dinner you can make in one bowl. Recipes like this usually demand a wide paella pan and constant attention, but the TM7 all-in-one kitchen machine takes over the hard work: it weighs the Bomba rice directly into the mixing bowl, chops the onions and peppers to an even base for the sofrito, and grinds the precious saffron threads so their golden colour and honeyed aroma infuse the chicken stock completely. The chorizo releases its paprika-rich oil during heating, giving the prawns a smoky backbone, while precise temperature control simmer the rice gently so it absorbs every drop of flavour without sticking. Perfect for a relaxed Friday dinner with friends, this main course delivers restaurant-quality Spanish cuisine with a fraction of the washing up.
Preparation tips
- Use genuine Bomba rice if you can find it, as it absorbs roughly three times its volume of chicken stock while keeping its bite; avoid stirring once the rice is added so the texture stays authentic rather than creamy like risotto.
- Soak the saffron threads in a small splash of warm chicken stock before grinding them with the Thermomix; this wakes up their aroma and gives the paella its signature golden colour throughout the rice.
- Add the raw prawns only in the final stage so they turn just opaque and juicy; overcooked prawns become rubbery, and finishing them on top of the rice lets them steam gently in the saffron vapour.
Recipe variations
- For a budget-friendly variation, replace the raw prawns with frozen king prawns and use a good-quality cooking chorizo; the smoky paprika flavour stays just as pronounced while the cost per portion drops considerably.
- For a festive seafood feast, add mussels and squid rings in the Varoma during the final minutes; the steam infuses them with saffron and they make a spectacular presentation scattered over the paella with lemon wedges.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing - The Thermomix weighs the Bomba rice and chicken stock directly in the mixing bowl for exact ratios every time. [weighing]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops onions and peppers into a uniform sofrito base, releasing sweetness without watery chunks. [chopping]
- Aroma grinding - The Thermomix grinds saffron threads into a fine powder so the golden colour disperses evenly through the stock. [grinding]
- Steady heating - Precise heat from the TM7 simmers the rice gently, preventing the chorizo oil from burning at the bottom. [heating]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the raw prawns until just opaque, keeping them succulent and tender. [steaming]
Ingredients
- fresh parsley leaves
- onions
- red peppers
- olive oil
- chorizo
- Bomba paella rice
- chicken stock
- saffron
- raw prawns, peeled
- fine sea salt