With shrimp, mussels, clams, chicken, chorizo and saffron rice

Gather and prepare all the ingredients. Clean the mussels and clams, peel and devein the shrimp, and chop the chicken and vegetables.

Prepare the Ingredients

In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy. Then add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.

Sauté the Protein

Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Cook the Vegetables

Stir in the rice, paprika, and saffron, coating the rice in the oil and seasoning. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add Rice and Broth

Once the broth is simmering, add the shrimp, mussels, clams, and peas. Cover the pan and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the seafood is cooked through.

Add Seafood

Remove the pan from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Rest and Serve

shrimp, peeled and deveined

mussels, cleaned

red stripe paella

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