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EASY SEAFOOD PAELLA RECIPE



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Easy saffron-infused seafood paella recipe with lobster and shrimp! No need for a special paella pan, a large sturdy skillet like cast iron will work well. Be sure to see the tips for best results. Watch the video and step-by-step tutorial above.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 small lobster tails (6-12 oz each)
Water
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Private Reserve)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cups Spanish rice or medium-grain rice, soaked in water for 20 minutes and then drained
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large pinches of Spanish saffron threads soaked in 1/2 cup water
1 tsp Sweet Spanish paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp chile pepper flakes (I used aleppo pepper)
Salt
2 large Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
6 oz French green beans, trimmed
1 lb prawns or large shrimp or your choice, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the lobster tails and let boil very briefly (1-2 minutes) until pink. Turn the heat off. Remove the lobster tails with a pair of tongs. Do not discard the lobster cooking water. When the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the shell and cut into large chunks.
  • In a large deep pan or cast iron skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onions. Saute the onions for 2 minutes then add the rice, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring regularly. Now add the chopped garlic and the lobster cooking water. Stir in the saffron and it's soaking liquid, paprika, cayenne pepper, aleppo pepper, and salt. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green beans. Bring to a boil and let the liquid slightly reduce, then cover (with lid or tightly with foil) and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and spread the shrimp over the rice, pushing it into the rice slightly. Add a little water if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Finally, add the cooked lobster chunks. When the lobster is warmed through, turn heat off. Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve the paella hot with your favorite white wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Sugar 4.3 g, Sodium 862.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 41.1 g, Cholesterol 190.1 mg

EASY PAELLA



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Whip up this easy version of the traditional Spanish seafood dish straight from the storecupboard. Add extras such as chorizo and peas if you like

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp each hot smoked paprika and dried thyme
300g paella or risotto rice
3 tbsp dry sherry or white wine (optional)
400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic
900ml chicken stock
400g frozen seafood mix
1 lemon, ½ juiced, ½ cut into wedges
handful of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok. Add the onion and soften for 5 mins.
  • Add the smoked paprika, thyme and paella rice, stir for 1 min, then splash in the sherry, if using. Once evaporated, stir in the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock.
  • Season and cook, uncovered, for about 15 mins, stirring now and again until the rice is almost tender and still surrounded with some liquid.
  • Stir in the seafood mix and cover with a lid. Simmer for 5 mins, or until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender. Squeeze over the lemon juice, scatter over the parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

PERFECT PAELLA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups enriched white rice
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 bay leaf
1 quart chicken broth or stock
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into thirds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 pound chorizo, casing removed and sliced on an angle
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, 24 shrimp
18 green lipped mussels, cleaned
1 cup frozen peas
2 lemons zested
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 scallions, chopped
Lemon wedges
Crusty, bread for passing

Steps:

  • In a very wide pan or paella pan, preheated over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, add rice and saute 2 or 3 minutes. Add saffron threads, bay leaf, broth, and thyme and bring liquids to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan with lid or foil and reduce heat to simmer.
  • In a separate nonstick skillet, over medium high heat brown chicken on both sides in 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add peppers and onions to the pan and cook 3 minutes longer. Add chorizo to the pan and cook 2 minutes more. Remove pan from heat.
  • After about 13 minutes, add shellfish to the rice pan, nesting them in cooking rice. Pour in peas, scatter lemon zest over the rice and seafood, then cover the pan again. After 5 minutes, remove cover or foil from the paella and discard any unopened mussel shells. Stir rice and seafood mixture and lift out bay and thyme stems, now bare of their leaves. Arrange cooked chicken and peppers, onions and chorizo around the pan. Top with parsley and scallions. Serve with wedges of lemon and warm bread.

SUPER EASY PAELLA



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My dad is from Spain and growing up we had the "real" thing for every holiday. I have been able to serve this to my extended family with no one the wiser and it is A LOT QUICKER AND EASIER than the traditional one and you don't need the Paella pan.

Provided by IJustThrewItTogether

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces stewed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups parboiled rice (Uncle Ben's is parboiled)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb shrimp
1 lb scallops
1 lb boneless skinless chicken

Steps:

  • Chop the chicken into 1 inch chunks.
  • Salt, pepper and garlic powder the meat.
  • Brown in oil that has been heated in a large pot such as a Dutch Oven.
  • Remove chicken and add peppers, onion, garlic, and cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Remove and put with chicken.
  • In the same pot, combine, the tomatoes (you may need to cut them depending on the brand) and the liquid with the broth and water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add turmeric and paprika and stir in the rice.
  • Add the chicken and vegetables.
  • Cover tightly and reduce heat to simmer (low or med low).
  • Cook for 30-35 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add shrimp and scallops be sure to PUSH THEM TO THE BOTTOM UNDER THE RICE.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes uncovered or until the shrimp are pink.
  • You may add a can of peas which I don't but it is the traditional way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 162, Sodium 1215.4, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 40

EASY PAELLA



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You may not think of paella as a weeknight dish, but this half-hour recipe might change your mind. The trick is to start it on the stove and finish it in a superhot oven so you get a nice, crisp crust on the bottom. The name "paella" refers not to a combination of rice, seafood, sausage and other meats, but rather to the paellera, a large pan that looks like a flat wok. But you don't need one to make a good paella. A cast-iron skillet will do just fine. Shrimp is called for here, but you can use chicken, sausage, vegetables, scallops, pork or firm tofu in its place.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chicken stock (see text)
Pinch saffron
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 cups short- or medium-grain rice
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
2 cups raw peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
Minced parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees, or as near as you can. Warm the stock in a saucepan with the saffron. Place a 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. One minute later, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice, and cook, stirring occasionally, until glossy -- just a minute or two. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and add the warmed stock, taking care to avoid the rising steam. Stir in the shrimp, and transfer the pan to the oven.
  • Bake about 25 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is dry on top. Garnish, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 605, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1024 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

PAELLA



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This tasty paella has a bit of everything! Wonderfully comforting, flavoursome and colourful

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Mains     Seafood     Dinner Party     Spanish     Chicken     Chorizo     Prawns

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 free-range chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
plain flour
olive oil
100 g quality chorizo
1 onion
4 cloves of garlic
½ a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 rashers of higher-welfare pancetta or smoked streaky bacon
2 litres organic chicken stock
2 large pinches of saffron
1 heaped teaspoon smoked paprika
500 g paella rice
2 small squid, from sustainable sources, optional
2 handfuls of fresh or frozen peas
10 large raw shell-on king prawns, from sustainable sources
500 g mussels, (cleaned) from sustainable sources, optional
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190ºC/375ºF/gas 5.
  • Quarter each piece of chicken, then season with sea salt and black pepper and dust with flour.
  • Heat a splash of oil in a large, deep pan on a medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown all over, then transfer to a baking tray and place in the oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, slice the chorizo, peel and finely chop the onion and garlic, and pick and finely chop the parsley leaves, finely chopping the stalks.
  • Put the pan back on the heat, add the sliced chorizo and pancetta or bacon and fry until browned and crispy. Add the onion, garlic and parsley stalks, then cook until soft.
  • Meanwhile, gently heat the chicken stock and infuse half with the saffron.
  • Add the smoked paprika, the rice and infused stock to the pan and leave to cook on a medium heat for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, halve the squid and lightly score all over with a regular eating knife (if using).
  • When the time's up, add the remaining stock, peas, prawns, and the mussels and squid (if using). Place a lid on the pan and cook for 10 further minutes.
  • Finally, add the cooked chicken, sprinkle over the chopped parsley and serve with wedges of lemon for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858 calories, Fat 23.2 g fat, SaturatedFat 6.2 g saturated fat, Protein 76.5 g protein, Carbohydrate 85.7 g carbohydrate, Sugar 7.3 g sugar, Sodium 0 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre

EASY PAELLA



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You don't need a special paella pan to make this easy take on the classic Spanish dish. Use a wide, shallow saute pan with a lid. Chicken sausage and shrimp star in this one-pan dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12 ounces) chicken sausage, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a heavy 12-inch saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until just pink on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes (do not overcook). Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil and sausage to pan; cook over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and rice; cook, stirring to coat, until rice is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in paprika, turmeric, tomatoes, and broth, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed almost all liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in peas; cook 1 minute. Stir in cooked shrimp; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g

QUICK AND EASY PAELLA



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Consider this a gateway paella and the first step to a serious, lifelong addiction. When I first do a version of a classic dish like paella, I try to use a minimum number of ingredients and steps to focus on technique. After learning the method, you'll ideally use a wider variety of ingredients, like clams, mussels, squid, and chicken, which will make your rice that much more interesting. Garnish with extra virgin olive oil, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, and lemon wedges.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon saffron threads, or more to taste
2 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced into thin rounds
½ yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ⅓ cups Arborio rice
½ cup green peas
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
salt to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir reserved shrimp shells and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shells are pink and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir saffron into shells; add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until broth is a rusty brown and fragrant, about 20 minutes.
  • Strain saffron broth through a fine-mesh sieve; measure out 2 cups of broth, pour into a small saucepan, and place over low heat to keep broth hot.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Cook chorizo slices in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add onion to sausage; cook and stir until soft and slightly translucent, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir garlic into chorizo mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice to skillet and stir to coat rice completely in oil; stir in peas.
  • Pat rice mixture evenly into the bottom of the skillet. Arrange shrimp in a single layer over the top of the rice. Lay pepper strips around and in between shrimp; season with salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Increase heat to high. When rice begins to sizzle in the skillet, pour reserved 2 cups hot saffron broth over the shrimp; gently shake the skillet to distribute liquid.
  • Bake rice mixture in the preheated oven until rice is almost tender and still a bit wet, about 20 minutes.
  • Place skillet over medium-high and cook until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed, and rice caramelizes and crusts slightly on the bottom of the skillet, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 975.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

EASY PAELLA



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An easy to make paella using chorizo, chicken, and shrimp.

Provided by mls

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and black pepper to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
1 pinch saffron threads
1 bay leaf
½ bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 lemons, zested
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.
  • Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 202.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 55.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1204.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SEAFOOD PAELLA



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This saffron-infused paella recipe is loaded with mussels, clams, and shrimp. Grill it in your biggest skillet for best flavor (no special pan required). Paella serves a crowd for your next cookout!

Provided by Sally Vargas

Categories     Dinner     Grill

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled and then loosely measured
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 ounces mild dried chorizo sausage, sliced into thin half-moons (See Recipe Note)
3 cups short-grain rice, such as Spanish Bomba rice or Italian Arborio
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen green peas
1 pound large (21-24 per pound) shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails left on
1 pound mussels, rinsed and scrubbed
1 pound littleneck clams, rinsed and scrubbed
1/4 cup chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill: Heat a gas grill to medium-high heat (375°F), or light a charcoal grill and let burn until the charcoal is covered with gray ash.
  • Assemble the ingredients by the grill: On a table next to the grill, set the skillet with the sofrito, the rice, tomatoes, infused stock, salt, peas, shrimp, mussels, and clams.
  • Check to see if the bottom is browned: Slip a spatula under the rice and check to see if you have achieved the elusive golden brown socarrat . If not, set the pan over the heat, uncovered, for a few minutes to lightly caramelize the bottom. Sprinkle with parsley and bring the whole pan to the table for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 57 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 2139 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPANISH PAELLA



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You can make a delicious, authentic Paella--the most popular dish of Spain--in your own kitchen with simple ingredients like rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup Extra virgin olive Oil ((Spanish EVOO if you have it))
1 Onion (, diced)
1 bell pepper (, diced (I like to use ½ red and ½ green))
4 cloves Garlic
3 roma tomatoes (, very finely diced (or 8 oz. tomato sauce))
Bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika (, sweet or smoked)
1 pinch saffron threads*
Salt and pepper
¼ cup white wine
4 boneless , skinless chicken thighs (, cut into pieces*)
¼ cup fresh chopped parsley (chopped, divided)
2 cups Spanish Rice*
5 cups Chicken Broth*
1/2 cup frozen peas
½ lb Jumbo Shrimp or prawns (, about 12 - peeled, tail on)
1/2 lb Mussels ((about 10-12), cleaned properly (beards off))
8 oz calamari rings
Lemons (, for garnish)

Steps:

  • *Please note, this is my version of Paella Mixta I learned to make while living in Madrid, Spain. I've simplified the recipe as best I could for anyone to be able to make without a special pan or equipment. There are MANY variations to Paella so please be respectful that my authentic recipe may be different from yours!
  • Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers and garlic and cook until onion is translucent. Add chopped tomato, bay leaf, paprika, saffron salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add white wine and cook for 10 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.
  • Add chicken pieces, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and rice to the pot. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour the broth slowly all around the pan and jiggle the pan to get the rice into an even layer. (Do not stir the mixture going forward!).
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Give the pan a gentle shake back and forth just once or twice during cooking. (We don't ever stir the rice, so that a crispy crust forms at the bottom, called a socarrat).
  • Cook for about 15-18 minutes (uncovered), then nestle the shrimp, mussels and calamari into the mixture, sprinkle peas on top and continue to cook (without stirring) for about 5 more minutes. Watch for most of the liquid to be absorbed and the rice at the top nearly tender. (If for some reason your rice is still not cooked, add ¼ cup more water or broth and continue cooking).
  • Remove pan from heat and cover pan with a lid or tinfoil. Place a kitchen towel over the lid and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 260 mg, Sodium 1159 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND EASY PAELLA



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This quick and easy Paella recipe is easy enough for a weeknight meal, yet fancy enough to serve to dinner guests.

Provided by Oriana Romero

Categories     Main Course

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/2 cups chicken broth ((see notes))
1 teaspoon saffron threads ((see notes))
1 lb fresh or frozen medium shrimp, (peeled and deveined (if using frozen allow to thaw))
4 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
1 link Spanish chorizo, (thinly sliced)
2 cups boneless chicken breast, (cut into 1-inch pieces ( 2 - 3 chicken breasts approx.))
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup onion, (finely diced)
1 cup red pepper, (finely diced + )
6 garlic cloves, (minced)
3 cups paella rice ((see notes))
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 cup frozen peas
6 strips roasted red pepper ((optional))
Fresh parsley leaves, (chopped)

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and saffron in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and keep it warm over low heat. Do not boil.
  • Rise and pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • In a large paella pan, or a very large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add chorizo to the skillet, sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add chicken to the same skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add onion and red pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add uncooked paella rice; cook (toast) for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in hot chicken broth, cooked chorizo, lemon juice, sweet paprika, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; mix to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to simmer; cook for about 10 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the broth and is almost tender.
  • Scatter the peas over the rice. Reduce heat to low, cover with foil or a lid, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, arrange shrimp and roasted red pepper strips over the rice, cover, and continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711 kcal, Carbohydrate 86 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 243 mg, Sodium 1757 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PAELLA



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Paella is a Spanish dish traditionally made with rice, saffron, a variety of meat and shellfish, garlic, onions, peas, tomatoes and other vegetables. It's named for the wide, shallow pan it's cooked in, but I cook mine on the stovetop with delicious results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups chicken broth
2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 large green pepper, julienned
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups frozen peas
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the broth, rice, onion, half of the garlic, salt, turmeric, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onions, parsley, thyme, hot pepper sauce and remaining garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms. Cook until green pepper is crisp-tender. Add tomato and peas; heat through. , Discard bay leaf; add rice mixture to vegetable mixture and keep warm. In a nonstick skillet, cook and stir shrimp in lemon juice for 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink and shrimp has turned pink, about 3-5 minutes. Add to rice mixture; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BASIC PAELLA



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Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound meat, like chicken thighs, chorizo, pork, etc. (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, minced
2 cups rice
1 pinch saffron
3 1/2 cups liquid (chicken, lobster or vegetable stock; water; wine, etc., or a combination)
1/2 pound seafood, like shrimp, mussels, squid, etc. (optional)
1/2 pound vegetables, like olives, tomatoes, snow peas, mushrooms

Steps:

  • Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add about 1/2 pound of meat (or a combination of meats), sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until nicely browned. Add one chopped onion and some minced bell pepper at the same time if you like and cook until soft. (If you want a meatless paella, skip right to the onion.) 2. Add 2 cups rice and (if you have it) a pinch of saffron and cook, stirring, until shiny. Add 3 1/2 cups of your liquid of choice, heated, and stir until just combined, then stir in seafood (or lay it on top of the rice). Again, skip the seafood if you want vegetarian paella. 3. Cook over medium-high heat, undisturbed. If the pan is too big for your burner, move it around a little; but after that initial stirring, leave it alone. When the mixture starts to dry, begin tasting the rice; if the liquid amount seems O.K., keep going. If the rice seems quite tough, add another 1/2 cup or so of liquid. And if you can smell the bottom starting to burn, lower the heat a bit. About halfway through the cooking (about 10 minutes), add any vegetables, adjust seasonings and stir gently, just once. 4. The rice is done when tender and still a bit moist; if the mixture has stuck to the bottom of the pan, congratulations: you have socarrat, a characteristic of good paella. This should be served in the pan, in the middle of the table, and dinner guests - up to six - should fight over it.

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Category Main Dish
Calories 312 per serving
  • Place the shrimp in a medium bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon of the paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine and refrigerate.
  • In a deep 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until it has started to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  • Add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic, remaining paprika, and thyme; stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Ro*tel® and cook about 3 minutes. Add the rice, saffron and remaining salt and pepper. Cook and stir about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Arrange the rice mixture in an even layer. Cover and reduce heat to simmer 12 minutes.
  • Stir in peas. Add shrimp, nestling them in cooking rice. Cover the pan and continue cooking 5 minutes. Arrange sausage around the pan, cover and continue cooking 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.


PAELLA | RICARDO
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2008-11-17 Preparation. In a large skillet or paella pan, brown the drumsticks over medium heat in the butter and 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of olive oil for about …
From ricardocuisine.com
5/5 (74)
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 4
Calories 750 per serving


PAELLA - WIKIPEDIA
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Consequently, paella recipes went from being relatively simple to including a wide variety of seafood, meat, sausage (including chorizo), vegetables and …
From en.wikipedia.org
Main ingredients Short grain rice, chicken, rabbit, …
Region or state Valencia
Place of origin Spain
Serving temperature warm


SIMPLE PAELLA RECIPE - TWO KOOKS IN THE KITCHEN
2020-02-19 Tips on How To Make a Simple Paella Recipe. Here’s what Kathy and I learned from experimenting and research: Pan. Ignore those who insist you need a special paella pan. …
From twokooksinthekitchen.com
5/5 (9)
Total Time 1 hr
Category Main Course
Calories 545 per serving
  • GET ORGANIZED: °Soak the rice in water and set aside for 15 minutes. °Soak the saffron threads in 1/4 cup warm water and set aside. °Chop the onions and red pepper finely (or use a processor). °Drain the tomatoes and set aside. °Measure the remaining seasonings and liquids. °Microwave green beans in covered dish for 4-5 minutes until tender. Rinse in ice cold water to shock them and maintain a bright green color. ° Have peeled, deveined shrimp ready to go.
  • COOK CHORIZO: (Skip this step if using dried chorizo already cooked.) Spray a small saucepan with oil. Pierce churizo sausages in a few places with a fork and place them in pan. Heat to medium high. Cook for 2-3 minutes to brown. Add enough water to almost cover sausages, lower heat to medium and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from pan and slice into 1/4-1/2 inch rounds. They will finish cooking with the rice.
  • SAUTE VEGGIES THEN ADD RICE: Heat olive oil in large sided pan (14-18 inches). Add onions and pepper and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, paprika, sugar, chili flakes (if using) and salt and pepper. Stir well for 2 minutes until mixture is pasty. Drain rice, then add it to tomato mixture. Stir until well coated, about 2 minutes.
  • ADD LIQUIDS, CHORIZO AND COOK: Add wine, broth and saffron-soaking liquid. Add chorizo. Stir to settle everything in pan evenly. Do not stir again. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to Low (about 3 or 4 out of 10). Cook rice, uncovered, for 18-20 minutes, moving pan around for even cooking, Rice will be almost but not quite cooked. If it appears to dry after liquids are absorbed, add 1/4 cup extra broth.


THE BASIC PAELLA RECIPE - STREETDIRECTORY
A basic paella recipe is cooked in a paella pot. This is a large, flat, shallow pan. These pans can be found in kitchen stores or on the internet. The original recipes call for the dish to be cooked over an open flame. Most people now cook it on the stove top. In some areas, the open fire method is still used. There are three main ingredients in a basic recipe. These are rice, olive …
From streetdirectory.com


PAELLA RECIPES: 14 EASY AND TASTY RECIPES TO CHOOSE FROM!
Paella recipes: 14 easy recipes! What is paella? Paella is not only rice with vegetables, seafood or meat. The most representative dish of Spain is the paella. There are a thousand different ways to prepare this dish since it admits practically any ingredient that you want to add to it. In other words, the preparation requires some practice to respect the cooking times and not over-cook …
From paellarecipes.org


CHICKEN PAELLA RECIPE AUTHENTIC – JUST EASY RECIPE
2021-10-29 An easy paella recipe, made in a cast iron skillet to get that crispy rice on the bottom and filled with delicious vegetables. Repeat with remaining 4 chicken thighs. Transfer chicken to a plate; Season chicken with paprika, salt and pepper. Add 4 chicken thighs to pan; Reduce the heat to medium low. Stir in parsley before serving. Best authentic spanish paella …
From justeasyrecipe.com


EASY PAELLA | HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION
Step 1. In a deep heavy bottomed sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook pork until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
From heartandstroke.ca


PAELLA RECIPE | TO-TABLE
2018-09-03 While the recipe appears long, making the paella is simple and easy, especially with the provided ingredients from the To-Table Paella Kit. There are tips on how to make the paella turn out even better making the easy recipe appear complicated. Ingredients. 4 1/2 cups chicken broth; more if necessary
From to-table.com


THE BASIC PAELLA RECIPE
2006-12-18 A basic paella recipe is cooked in a paella pot. This is a large, flat, shallow pan. These pans can be found in kitchen stores or on the internet. The original recipes call for the dish to be cooked over an open flame. Most people now cook it on the stove top. In some areas, the open fire method is still used. There are three main ingredients in a basic recipe. These are …
From basicpaellarecipe.blogspot.com


EASY SPANISH PRAWN PAELLA RECIPE IN NINJA FOODI MAX ...
Quick & easy dinner or tea recipe of authentic Spanish seafood paella cooked with Iranian saffron as a tasty touch prepared using the pressure cooker mode of...
From youtube.com


PAELLA RECIPES | BBC GOOD FOOD
Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour. 30 mins; Easy; Healthy; Next level paella. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. 19 ratings. Choose the freshest ingredients for a world-class paella with our ultimate recipe. Serve this classic Spanish seafood dish in the pan to impress your guests . 1 hr 30 mins; More effort; Easy paella. A star rating of 4.1 out of ...
From bbcgoodfood.com


EASY PAELLA | HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION
In a deep heavy bottomed sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook pork until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the peppers, onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside with the pork. In the same pan, add the tomatoes, spices and water.
From heartandstroke.ca


SIMPLE PAELLA RECIPE - SPAIN RECIPES
Simple paella recipe. If you want an easy-to-do simple paella recipe, just knock on us... This is the easier paella recipe you can find anywhere! Serves: 6-8; Difficulty: Intermediate; Preparation time: 60-90 minutes; Ingredients. 1/2 pint of olive oil; 2 bowls of rice (1lb. 5 oz. approximately) 5 bowls of fish broth; 1/2 lb. of shrimps; 2 mid-sized squids; 2 lb. of mussels or clams; 1 green ...
From spain-recipes.com


BASIC PAELLA RECIPES
Basic Paella Recipes EASIEST EVER PAELLA. Think paella's too much of a challenge? Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour. Provided by Good Food team. Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper. Time 30m. Number Of Ingredients 8. Ingredients; 1 tbsp olive oil : 1 leek or onion, sliced: 110g pack chorizo sausage, chopped: 1 tsp turmeric: …
From tfrecipes.com


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