Traditional Spanish Paella Recipe

Name: Traditional Spanish Paella Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 cup tomatoes (diced); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1 1/2 cups short-grain rice (such as Arborio); 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 pound chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1/2 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1/2 pound mussels (cleaned); 1 cup peas (frozen); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish)); Lemon wedges (for serving)

For our boxer living in Madrid, paella is the ultimate post-training meal, offering a perfect balance of protein and carbs. This traditional Spanish dish, rich with the flavors of saffron, seafood, and vegetables, is a hearty reward after a long day of work and intense boxing sessions.

Andre Dupont

|July 5, 2024

A white dish contains vibrant yellow traditional Spanish paella with shrimp, mussels, bell peppers, peas, and herbs.

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A pan of traditional Spanish paella with shrimp, mussels, chicken, and vegetables, garnished with parsley. Nearby are a plate with sliced lemons, a glass of juice, a glass of water, a lime, and a sprig of parsley.

Traditional Spanish Paella Recipe

Andre Dupont

A traditional Spanish dish combining saffron-infused rice, chicken, seafood, and vegetables for a rich and hearty meal.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Meal Type Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Spanish

Servings

Calories 628 kcal

Difficulty Medium

Ingredient Cost $20

Shopping Cost$35

Equipment

Large paella pan or wide, shallow skillet
Mixing spoon

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 cup tomatoes diced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch saffron threads
1 ½ cups short-grain rice such as Arborio
4 cups chicken broth
½ cup white wine
½ pound chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
½ pound shrimp peeled and deveined
½ pound mussels cleaned
1 cup peas frozen
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Heat olive oil in the paella pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, cooking until soft.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red bell pepper
Stir in tomatoes, smoked paprika, and saffron. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
1 cup tomatoes, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 pinch saffron threads
Add rice and stir to coat in the mixture. Pour in chicken broth and white wine, bringing to a simmer.
1 1/2 cups short-grain rice, 4 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup white wine
Add chicken pieces and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1/2 pound chicken thighs
Nestle shrimp and mussels into the rice, adding frozen peas. Cook until seafood is done and mussels open, about 10 minutes.
1/2 pound shrimp, 1/2 pound mussels, 1 cup peas
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh parsley, Lemon wedges

Notes

Use a mixture of seafood, such as squid or clams, for added variety.
Adjust the broth amount to achieve your desired rice consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 628kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1128mgPotassium: 935mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1898IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 5mg

Keyword Hearty Dinner, Paella, Saffron Rice, Spanish Cuisine

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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For our boxer living in Madrid, paella is the ultimate post-training meal, offering a perfect balance of protein and carbs. This traditional Spanish dish, rich with the flavors of saffron, seafood, and vegetables, is a hearty reward after a long day of work and intense boxing sessions. Cooking paella not only fuels his body but also connects him with the local culture, making it a favorite dinner choice.

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