Spanish Paella (with Chicken and Seafood)
A wonderful Spanish Paella that's very easy to make and the presentation is great as well. You'll need a very large skillet or a paella pan. The clams are optional, but I would recommend using them.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4cup olive oil
- 3
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
- 1
- 1
- 4
- 2teaspoons spanish paprika
- 1
- 1
- 2cups arborio rice
- 1cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 5cups chicken broth
- 1⁄2teaspoon saffron thread
- 1cup lima beans
- 1⁄2cup roasted red pepper, cut into strips
- 1⁄4cup chopped parsley
- 12
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in large skillet on medium high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and fry 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove from skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Add onions and peppers to skillet.
- Sauté 2 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, paprika and thyme.
- Sauté 1 minute and add shrimp.
- Sauté until shrimp turn pink.
- Add 1 Tbsp oil if needed.
- Sprinkle rice into pan.
- Sauté, stirring frequently 2 to 3 minutes or until coated with oil.
- Stir in tomatoes.
- Season well.
- Combine stock and saffron and stir into rice mixture.
- Bring to boil.
- Boil for about 2 minutes, reduce heat to medium.
- Return chicken and push down into rice.
- Cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Stock should be bubbling.
- Stir rice around and add shrimp, lima beans, red peppers and clams.
- Cook for 10 minutes longer.
- Remove from heat and cover for 10 minutes.
- To serve, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges and green onions.
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