Coastal Spanish Paella

• From: National Onion Association

Ingredients

• 1 package Spanish rice mix

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• 2 Tbs olive oil

• 4 cups thinly wedged yellow onion

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 6 oz cooked, shelled shrimp

• 8 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups frozen peas

• 2 Tbs lemon juice

• 1 tomato, cut into wedges

• 16 in-shell mussels (optional)

• 16 in-shell clams (optional)

A one-pan party dish made for a large gathering—this quintessential Spanish dish also tastes wonderful with chicken, chorizo, or white fish.

Directions

• In large saucepan, prepare rice mix with tomatoes as package directs, but omit the margarine and use olive oil instead.
• Sauté onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender.
• Add shrimp and garlic; sauté 3 minutes longer over medium heat.
• Add peas and lemon juice to rice. Cook just until peas are hot.
• Serve topped with tomato wedges and cooked shellfish, if desired.