Simple Paella Recipe

A couple weeks ago I made this Simple Paella Recipe for the first time. My family was excited it turned out so good and even came back for seconds! Paella is a Spanish rice dish and it can have many different variations in the recipe. The Paella Recipe I share in this post is mixed with a combination of rice, veggies, seafood, and meat. Paella is traditionally made in a Paellera but you can cook it in any large, shallow pan.  

Simple Paella Recipe

2014-01-31 06:31:35

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Prep Time

25 min

Prep Time

25 min

Ingredients

1. Olive Oil for sauteing
2. 1 large yellow onion diced
3. 2 garlic cloves finely diced
4. 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
5. 1 orange bell pepper chopped
6. 1 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes drained
7. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
8. Sprigs of saffron
9. Salt & Pepper
10. 4 boneless skinless chicken breast cut in cubes
11. 1 lb of shrimp peeled and deveined
12. 1 dozen mussels
13. 2 cups of white rice
14. 4 1/2 cups of chicken stock

Instructions

1. First you are going to make a sofrito by sauteing the onions and peppers until translucent on medium high heat.
2. Next add the garlic, fresh thyme, and diced tomatoes to the pan, stirring until the mixture begins to caramelize.
3. Finally add the chicken stock, saffron, and rice.
4. Stir to mix well and bring to a boil.
5. While waiting for the rice to come to a boil, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then cook in a separate pan with a light coat of olive oil on medium high heat.
6. Cook chicken breast until golden on both sides.
7. Once the rice is boiling, add the cooked chicken breast and seafood.
8. Turn down to a simmer and place a lid on the Paella.
9. Cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and seafood is done.
10. Serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
11. Enjoy!

Notes

1. If you can't find saffron, substitute with 1 teaspoon of turmeric.
2. Fresh thyme can also be substituted for dried.

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Ashley