Paella has gained considerable popularity throughout most of the Spanish-speaking world and among Hispanics in the United States. It also enjoys moderate popularity throughout Western Europe.

Speedy Paella

Ingredients

• 300 gms packaged frozen long- grain white rice with vegetables (peas, corn, and carrots)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 225 gms fresh sea scallops (halve large scallops)
• 225 gms shrimp, peeled, deveined and cooked
• 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 to 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• (hopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in large skillet heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add scallops to hot oil in skillet; cook 3 minutes or until scallops are opaque. Add shrimp and tomatoes; heat through.
Transfer rice to a bowl; stir in turmeric. Spoon seafood- tomato mixture over rice; lightly toss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh parsley. Serve.

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