Paella Recipe
A traditional Spanish rice dish with seafood and chicken.
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Ingredients
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Proteins
Vegetables
Grains
Liquids and Broths
Spices
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and tomatoes. Clean the mussels and peel the shrimp.
- 2
Soak the Saffron
In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in a few tablespoons of warm water to release their color and flavor.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the tomatoes break down.
- 6
Add Rice and Liquids
Add the bomba or arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat with the tomato mixture. Pour in the chicken stock, white wine, and the saffron with its soaking water. Bring to a boil.
- 7
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low, return the chicken to the pan, and cover. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 8
Add Seafood
After 15 minutes, add the shrimp and mussels to the pan. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the mussels open and the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 9
Add Peas
Stir in the frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- 10