Paella Extravaganza: A Spanish Culinary Delight 🥘🇪🇸
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Servings: 8
If you’re ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Spanish cuisine, our delightful Paella recipe is the perfect choice for your next gastronomic adventure! 🌍✨
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2/3 cup | Olive oil |
| 4 tsp | Oregano |
| 4 tsp | Dry basil |
| 3 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Pepper |
| 2 | Boneless chicken breasts, diced |
| 1 lb | Shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| 2 | Chorizo sausages, sliced |
| 12 oz | Yellow onions, finely chopped |
| 3/4 cup | Green pepper, diced |
| 2 cups | Rice |
| 3 cups | Hot chicken broth |
| 4 | Tomatoes, diced |
| 1/2 – 1 tsp | Powdered saffron |
| 1/2 tsp | Coriander |
| 12 | Scallops |
| 2 dozen | Clams |
| 1 dozen | Mussels |
| 2 | Pimientos, sliced |
Instructions:
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Marinating the Meats:
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, dry basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place diced chicken and peeled shrimp in another bowl; pour the marinade over them.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors infuse.
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Cooking the Chicken and Sausage:
- Heat about 1 tablespoon of the marinade in a large frypan over medium heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, drain, and add to the pan. Cook until lightly browned.
- Set the chicken aside. Add sliced sausage to the pan and cook until well browned.
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Sautéing Vegetables and Rice:
- Add chopped onions and diced green pepper to the pan; raise the heat to medium-high and cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the rice, allowing it to brown slightly.
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Creating the Flavorful Base:
- Add hot chicken broth, diced tomatoes, powdered saffron, coriander, cooked chicken, and sausage to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice is tender.
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Adding Seafood Elegance:
- Add peas and scallops to the simmering paella, tossing gently to incorporate the flavors.
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Baking to Perfection:
- Transfer the paella to a large ovenproof 6-quart baking dish or a traditional paella pan.
- Drain the marinated shrimp and push them into the rice mixture along with the clams.
- Bake, covered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, and the clams have opened.
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Garnishing and Serving:
- Once out of the oven, garnish your paella with strips of pimientos for an extra burst of color and flavor.
- Serve this Spanish masterpiece hot, and watch your guests be transported to the lively streets of Valencia.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 677.8
- Fat: 35.1g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Cholesterol: 90.9mg
- Sodium: 1506.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 53.2g
- Fiber: 4.1g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 36.1g
User Reviews:
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Keywords:
Spanish, European, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Dive into the vibrant world of Spanish cuisine with this paella recipe that effortlessly blends the flavors of land and sea. Whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner, this paella is bound to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. ¡Buen provecho! 🍤🥘🎉
