Midnight Corn Paella
A twist on the classic Spanish dish, this midnight corn paella combines smoky corn with savory Spanish spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup corn kernelsfresh or frozen
- ●1 cup arborio riceshort-grain rice
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor sautéing
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 cups chicken brothvegetable broth for vegetarian option
- ●1 teaspoon smoked paprikafor smoky flavor
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 4
Add the corn kernels and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until slightly tender.
- 5
Add the arborio rice and stir to coat with the oil and mix with the corn.
- 6
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
Stir in the smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!