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Pan-Seared Asparagus Paella
A flavorful twist on the classic Spanish dish, featuring tender asparagus and a hint of peppery spice.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound asparagusfresh
- ●1 cup paella riceuncooked
- ●2 tablespoons croatian olive oilfor sautéing
- ●1 teaspoon peppery smoked paprikafor added depth
- ●to taste saltto season
- ●to taste pepperto season
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until tender.
- 4
Add the paella rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the asparagus and garlic.
- 5
Add the smoked paprika and stir to combine.
- 6
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve the paella hot, garnished with additional asparagus if desired.