You can make a Flavorful;, authentic Paella–the most popular dish of Spain–in your own kitchen with simple ingredients like rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood. If you having guest over , they will fall in love with this comforting dish!
Hey Y’all What I LOVE about this recipe:
I learned to make it this from my aunt I lived with for several years . She was Puerto Rican an incredible cook and after the first time she cook this when I was 12 years old . Lawwd Jesus paella, is one of my top five ands I dont even like to eat rice lol but she definitely got my attention. I have since tested the recipe many times on my own to perfect the exact ingredient amounts and method for making it in my kitchen.
No paella pan needed: Just One Big Pot will do the trick
You can use a regular large skillet for this recipe.
One-pot meal: All in one pan meals mean quicker cooking and clean-up!
Adaptable: There are many ways of adapting this traditional paella recipe.
What is Paella?
Paella (pai·ei·uh) is a classic Spanish rice dish made with rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood cooked and served in one pan. Although paella originates from Valencia, it’s recognized as the national food of Spain and there are several different varieties. The most common types of paella are chicken paella, seafood paella, or mixed paella (a combination of seafood, meats, and vegetables).
Seafood for Paella (What to know):
If you don’t like seafood, take out and substitute more chicken and vegetables. You can use any combination of your favorite seafood including clams, scallops and chopped pieces of fish. make sure to thaw frozen seafood in the fridge overnight before using.
By the way when buying fresh seafood make sure to smell it to make sure it’s fresh. It should not have a strong fishy odor. Most of the seafood used here will smell like nothing, or just like the ocean (slightly salty). Be sure to clean it properly (remove “beards” from mussels, if necessary.
Seafood for Paella (What to know):
If you don’t like seafood, take out and substitute more chicken and vegetables. You can use any combination of your favorite seafood including clams, scallops and chopped pieces of fish. make sure to thaw frozen seafood in the fridge overnight before using.
How do you know your seafood is fresh?
when buying fresh seafood make sure to smell it to make sure it’s fresh. It should not have a strong fishy odor. Most of the seafood used here will smell like nothing, or just like the ocean (slightly salty). Be sure to clean it properly (remove “beards” from mussels, if necessary.
Prep Time 20 mins. Cook Time. 40 mins
Total Time1 hr
Main Course Cuisine: Spanish Servings: 6 Calories: 535kcal
Author: CHEF OOHLALA
Ingredients
1/4 cup LASOULI’S GARLIC BUTTÁ SAUCE
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* or power
Salt and pepper
¼ cup white wine
4 boneless , skinless chicken thighs , cut into pieces*
¼ cup fresh chopped parsley chopped, divided
2 cups Jasmine Rice*
5 cups Chicken Broth*
1/2 cup frozen peas
½ lb Head on 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
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