Spanish Paella with Seafood
Authentic Spanish paella loaded with vegetables, chicken, and fresh seafood.
1h 40m4Servings
Nutrition
762kcal
87gProtein
28gCarbs
32gFat
Ingredients
Chicken Thigh
1.5 pieces
Chicken Drumstick
1.5 pieces
Olive Oil
2 tbsp
Yellow Onion
0.5 piece
Red Bell Pepper
0.25 piece
Garlic
1 clove
Fresh Tomato
0.5 piece
Squid
4 oz
Paprika
2 tsp
Bomba Rice
½ cup
Saffron Threads
1 pinch
Chicken Stock
1 l
Fresh Mussels
3 pieces
Fresh Clams
1.5 pieces
Shrimp
1.5 pieces
Peas
½ cup
Sea Salt
To taste
to taste
Black Pepper
To taste
to taste
Fresh Parsley
OptionalA few leaves
a few leave
Instructions
1Prepare the Chicken
2m
2mSeason Chicken
Season the chicken well on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2Sear the Chicken
16m
16mHeat Pan and Oil
Add the oil to a large 13-inch paella pan over medium to medium-high heat.
Brown Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until browned and most of the way cooked.
Remove Chicken
Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
3Sauté Aromatics
28m
28mCaramelize Onions
Add the onions to the pan and caramelize over low to medium heat for 10 minutes, or until well browned.
Cook Peppers and Garlic
Stir in the peppers and garlic and continue to cook and stir for 8-10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and roasted.
Add Tomatoes
Add the tomatoes and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are broken down.
4Cook the Rice
27m
27mToast Rice and Saffron
Stir in the rice and saffron and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add Stock and Season
Next, add in the stock and season very well with salt and pepper. Mix everything together until combined.
Add Proteins and Peas
Add back in the cooked chicken along with the mussels, clams, shrimp, and peas, spreading them evenly throughout the pan.
Initial Simmer
Cook over low to medium heat for 20 minutes, or until most of the stock is gone and barely bubbling on the top.
5Finish Cooking
15m
15mCover and Steam
Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with optional chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tips
If Bomba rice is unavailable, arborio or any other short-grain rice can be substituted.
Chicken stock can be replaced with fish stock, shrimp stock, or water.
1 cup of canned crushed tomatoes can be used instead of fresh tomatoes.