Jul 14 2026

Paellas Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Choice of one: Carnes, Mariscos, Negra

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Ingredients

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Carnes Paella Ingredients

Mariscos Paella Ingredients

Negra Paella Ingredients

Method

Carnes Paella Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and chop the chicken, sausage, and bell pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Brown the Meats

    Add the chicken and chorizo to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the diced bell pepper and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Season and Add Rice

    Add paprika, saffron, salt, and black pepper to the pan, stirring well. Then add the rice and stir to coat.

  6. 6

    Add Broth

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, without stirring.

  7. 7

    Add Peas

    After 20 minutes, sprinkle the frozen peas on top and cover the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Mariscos Paella Directions

  1. 9

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the seafood ingredients and clean the shrimp, mussels, and squid.

  2. 10

    Heat the Oil

    In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 11

    Cook the Seafood

    Add the shrimp, mussels, and squid to the pan and cook until shrimp are pink and mussels are open, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 12

    Add Garlic and Seasoning

    Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and saffron, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  5. 13

    Add Rice

    Add the rice and stir to coat well with the oil and seasonings.

  6. 14

    Add Stock

    Pour in the fish stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, without stirring.

  7. 15

    Serve

    Let sit for 5 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

Negra Paella Directions

  1. 16

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients and clean the squid.

  2. 17

    Heat the Oil

    In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 18

    Cook the Squid

    Add the squid to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until opaque.

  4. 19

    Add Garlic and Seasoning

    Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and saffron, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  5. 20

    Add Rice and Squid Ink

    Add the rice and squid ink, stirring to combine well.

  6. 21

    Add Stock

    Pour in the fish stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, without stirring.

  7. 22

    Serve

    Let sit for 5 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

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