Paella Valenciana

40 mins
6 servings

Description

Traditional Spanish dish from the Valencia region, made with rice, vegetables, and seafood

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chorizo
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion
  • 1 cup Calasparra rice
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 pound clams
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 pound mussels
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Lemon

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Add chorizo and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add shrimp, mussels, and clams. Cook until seafood is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Add red bell pepper and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, saffron, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  8. Step 8: Add rice and stir to coat with the tomato mixture.
  9. Step 9: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  10. Step 10: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Per serving

799

Calories

61.3g

Protein

36.23g

Fat

49.82g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:25 mins
Total Time:40 mins

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