Paelha à Valenciana Recipe
Traditional seafood combination of lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops with chicken, pork and Portuguese sausage, served in yellow rice.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the chicken, pork, and sausage into bite-sized pieces. Clean the seafood and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Meats
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, pork, and sausage. Cook until browned.
- 3
- 4
Add the Rice
Stir in the yellow rice and saffron threads, ensuring the rice is coated with the oil and flavors.
- 5
Add Broth and Seasoning
Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- 6
Add the Seafood
Once the rice is partially cooked, gently place the lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, and scallops on top. Cover and simmer until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- 7
Serve
Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
