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Spanish Paella

A traditional Spanish rice dish cooked with saffron, vegetables, and a variety of proteins.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Proteins
  • 200 g chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into pieces
  • 200 g shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 100 g chorizo sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Grains
  • 2 cups Bomba rice or any short-grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 tsp saffron threads soaked in warm water
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
Oils
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Chop the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cut the chicken into pieces and slice the chorizo.
  2. Soak the saffron threads in a small bowl of warm water.
Cook the Proteins
  1. In a paella pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and chorizo, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove the proteins from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In the same pan, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Cook the Rice
  1. Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat with the oil and vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and add the saffron with its soaking water.
  2. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes without stirring.
Combine and Finish
  1. After 20 minutes, add the cooked proteins and green peas to the pan. Cover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Paella can be customized with different proteins such as mussels, clams, or vegetables for a vegetarian version.

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