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Spanish Paella

A vibrant and flavorful rice dish from Spain, traditionally made with saffron, a variety of seafood, meats, and vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Bomba rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth preferably low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch saffron threads soaked in warm water
For the Topping
  • 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mussels cleaned and debearded
  • 1 cup chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
For Garnish
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Base
  1. In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the Bomba rice and stir for 2 minutes to toast the rice.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, add the saffron, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.
Adding the Toppings
  1. After 10 minutes, add the chicken, shrimp, mussels, green peas, and red bell pepper on top of the rice.
  2. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  3. Avoid stirring once you add the toppings to allow a crust to form on the bottom of the rice.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once cooked, remove the paella from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute seafood and chicken with vegetables like artichokes, zucchini, and asparagus. Adjust cooking times accordingly.

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