A very traditional Spanish paella, garnished with Spanish chorizo, chicken, mussels, shrimp, and peas. A paella pan is recommended for making and serving this dish.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces Spanish chorizo,
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast diced
1 package uncooked Arborio rice
5 cups chicken broth
½ cup white wine
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 pinch saffron
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup frozen green peas
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound mussels, cleaned
¼ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
8 slices lemon, for garnish
Directions
Heat olive oil in a paella pan over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, and pepper; cook and stir for a few minutes.
Add chorizo sausage, diced chicken, and rice; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 3 ½ cups stock, wine, thyme leaves, and saffron. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, and simmer for 15 minutes; stir occasionally.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally. Stir in additional stock if necessary: use up to 2 cups additional stock, 5 cups total. Cook until rice is done.
Stir in vegetables - Cook for 2 minutes. Arrange shrimp and mussels on top. Cover with foil, and leave for 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove the foil, and scatter parsley over the food. Serve in a paella pan, garnished with lemon wedges.
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