Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsVora Restaurant EuropeanPaella Bastardo Recipe

Paella Bastardo Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

house-made pork sausage, mussels, wild shrimp, rice, seasonal vegetables, saffron tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Sausage

Rice and Vegetables

Method

Sausage Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Sausage

    In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, fennel seeds, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Form into small sausage links or patties and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cooking the Seafood

  1. 2

    Cook the Seafood

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add the cleaned mussels and wild shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and the mussels open, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Rice and Vegetables Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Rice and Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bomba rice and stir to coat in the oil, cooking for another 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, saffron threads, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the rice is cooked, gently fold in the mussels, shrimp, and green peas. Cover and let rest for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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