Paella

Description

Traditional Spanish rice dish with seafood and saffron

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Spanish
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1.00 slices Chicken Breast (cut into pieces)
  • 1.00 whole Onion (diced)
  • 4.00 liters Garlic (minced)
  • 1.00 whole Red Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 2.00 cups White Rice
  • 4.00 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1.00 whole Canned Tomatoes (14oz can)
  • 2.00 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • 1.00 teaspoons Salt (pinch)
  • 0.50 slices Shrimp
  • 12.00 whole Mussels
  • 0.25 cups Olive Oil
  • 1.00 whole Lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet
  2. Brown chicken pieces, then set aside
  3. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers
  4. Add rice and stir to coat
  5. Pour in chicken broth, add tomatoes, paprika, and saffron threads
  6. Arrange chicken, shrimp, and mussels on top
  7. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes without stirring
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with lemon wedges