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Spanish Paella

A vibrant and flavorful traditional Spanish dish made with rice, saffron, a variety of proteins, and vegetables, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Bomba rice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch Saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm water
  • 4 cups Chicken broth or seafood broth
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Green peas
  • 1 cup Red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Chorizo sausage sliced
  • 1 cup Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Mussels cleaned and debearded
  • 1 lemon Lemon cut into wedges for serving

Method
 

Cook the Base
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the Bomba rice, saffron with its water, and stir well to coat the rice.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes without stirring.
Add Toppings
  1. After 10 minutes, arrange the sliced chorizo, red bell pepper, shrimp, and mussels on top of the rice.
  2. Sprinkle the green peas evenly over the top.
  3. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the seafood is cooked and the rice has absorbed the broth.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and let the paella sit for 5 minutes, covered.
  2. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the paella.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include other proteins like chicken or fish. Make sure to adjust cooking times accordingly. Paella is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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