Description
A flavorful and simplified version of Spanish Paella, packed with a variety of seafood, chicken, and aromatic spices. This recipe captures the essence of traditional Paella Mixta with a twist, making it accessible for home cooks without special equipment.
Ingredients
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For the Base:
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Spanish EVOO if available)
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Bell Pepper, diced (mix of red and green)
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 Roma Tomatoes, finely diced or 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 pinch Saffron Threads
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 cup White Wine
For the Paella:
- 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (divided)
- 2 cups Spanish Rice
- 5 cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Frozen Peas
- 1/2 lb Jumbo Shrimp or Prawns (about 12), peeled with tails on
- 1/2 lb Mussels (about 10-12), cleaned
- 8 oz Calamari Rings
- Lemons, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, paprika, saffron, salt, pepper, and white wine. Cook briefly.
- Add Chicken and Rice: Incorporate chicken, parsley, and rice. Stir for a minute.
- Pour Broth: Slowly pour in chicken broth without stirring, ensuring an even layer of rice.
- Cook Paella: Boil, then reduce heat. Let it cook without stirring to form a crispy crust at the bottom.
- Add Seafood: Nestle shrimp, mussels, calamari, and peas on top. Continue cooking until rice is almost tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat, cover, and let it rest. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is a simplified version of traditional Paella Mixta.
- Avoid stirring the paella once the broth is added to allow the formation of a crispy bottom layer.
- Adjust the seafood and meat quantities to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spanish Paella, Seafood Paella, Easy Paella Recipe, One-Pan Paella
