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This is a wonderful, easy-to-follow recipe for a classic Spanish paella. It's packed with flavorful chicken, spicy chorizo, and a delicious assortment of seafood like shrimp, mussels, and clams. The smoked paprika and saffron give the rice its signature color and taste, making it a perfect dish for a family meal or a dinner party.
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In a paella pan, brown the chicken, then sauté chorizo, onion, and garlic. → Stir in rice and paprika to toast. Add tomatoes, saffron, and chicken stock, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. → Add shrimp, mussels, clams, and peas. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until the seafood is cooked through. → Uncover and increase the heat to create a crispy rice bottom (socarrat). → Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
In a paella pan, brown the chicken, then sauté chorizo, onion, and garlic. → Stir in rice and paprika to toast. Add tomatoes, saffron, and chicken stock, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. → Add shrimp, mussels, clams, and peas. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until the seafood is cooked through. → Uncover and increase the heat to create a crispy rice bottom (socarrat). → Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
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Using a proper paella pan is highly recommended as its wide, shallow shape helps the rice cook in an even layer and develop the classic crispy bottom (socarrat).
If you cannot find traditional Spanish paella rice (like Bomba rice), Arborio rice is a great substitute.
If your stove burner is smaller than your paella pan, make sure to rotate the pan every few minutes during the simmering process to ensure everything cooks evenly.
Keep some extra warm chicken stock on hand. If the rice seems too dry before it's fully cooked, you can add a small splash more.
Discard any mussels or clams that do not open after cooking.
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