spanish paella

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Sep 28, 2019

This delicious Mediterranean recipe is loaded with delicious flavor. This is the perfect elegant dish to serve at any special occasion or during the Holidays.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8-10 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 large boneless pork chop, cubed
  • 3/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2-inch long)
  • 1 medium yellow pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2-inch long)
  • 1 medium poblano pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2-inch long)
  • 2 large roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 5 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 medium chicken breasts, cubed and seasoned with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 1/2 cups calrose or bomba rice
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups chorizo sausages, sliced and quartered
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 12 large clams, scrubbed and debearded
  • 12 large mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 12 large prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
  • lemon wedges, to garnish

How To Make spanish paella

  • Step 1
    In a large deep skillet over medium, heat ¼ cup oil. Add pork and sauté for 2 minutes. Add onion and peppers; sauté for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Transfer pork mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Return skillet to stove and heat another ¼ cup oil. Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes. Season chicken with rosemary, paprika, thyme and cumin; transfer chicken into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Return skillet to the burner and heat the remaining ¼ cup oil. Add rice and sauté until translucent, about 10 to 12 minutes. Pour half of broth and stir to combine. Add pork and chicken mixture and stir until evenly mixed. Add chorizo and peas; stir to mix. Stir in the capers and saffron; give a quick stir. Preheat oven to 400ºF
  • Step 4
    Transfer half rice mixture at the bottom of a 15-inch paella pan. Place shellfish and prawns then cover with remaining rice mixture; well-spaced them. Transfer pan into the preheated oven and pour the rest of the broth. Cook for 25-35 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Step 5
    Remove paella from the oven and discard any clams or mussels that failed to open. Spoon paella onto warm serving plates and top with fresh parsley; garnish with lemon wedges.
  • Step 6
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRCA_YzaQPs

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