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