Sabor Paella Recipe
Spanish Rice Dish | Roasted Chicken Leg | Andouille Sausage | Mussels | Shrimp | Calamari | Veggies
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Ingredients
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Rice and Base
Proteins
Vegetables and Seasoning
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prep the Chicken and Sausage
Season the chicken legs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Chop the Andouille sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the onion, bell pepper, and tomato. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Prep the Seafood
Clean the mussels and rinse the shrimp and calamari thoroughly.
Cooking the Paella
- 4
Brown the Chicken and Sausage
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken legs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 5
Cook the Sausage
In the same pan, add the chopped Andouille sausage and cook until slightly crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
- 6
- 7
Add Rice and Broth
Stir in the Bomba rice, saffron threads, and paprika. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
- 8
Combine Ingredients
Return the browned chicken and sausage to the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Add Seafood
Arrange the mussels, shrimp, and calamari on top of the rice. Cover the pan and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the rice has absorbed the broth.
- 10
Add Peas
Stir in the green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serving
- 11
Rest and Serve
Once cooked, remove the paella from heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.