Home ยป Fiesta de Mar y Tierra: The Ultimate Spanish Paella Feast
Paella
About the Dish:
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in the Valencia region. It is a flavorful rice dish loaded with a variety of ingredients such as seafood, meat, and vegetables. The dish gets its name from the wide, shallow pan, also called a paella, that it is cooked in.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrient
Amount
Total Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
Sodium
800mg
Total Carbohydrates
45g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Sugars
2g
Protein
25g
Ingredients:
Ingredient
Quantity
Rice
2 cups
Chicken
1 lb
Chorizo
0.5 lb
Shrimp
1 lb
Mussels
1 lb
Onion
1
Garlic
4 cloves
Tomato
2
Red Bell Pepper
1
Peas
1 cup
Chicken Broth
4 cups
Saffron
0.5 tsp
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: In a paella pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add diced chicken and chorizo and cook until browned. Remove chicken and chorizo from pan and set aside.
Step 2: Add rice to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add diced tomatoes, sliced red bell pepper, and peas. Cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 3: Return the chicken and chorizo to the pan. Add chicken broth and saffron, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Step 4: Arrange shrimp and mussels on top of the rice. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked and the mussels have opened.
Step 5: Remove the pan from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
