Best 11 Paella With Shrimp And Fava Beans Recipes

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Paella with Shrimp and Fava Beans is a delectable seafood delicacy that combines the flavors of the sea and the earth. Originating from the vibrant region of Valencia in Spain, this dish is a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating an authentic Paella with Shrimp and Fava Beans, a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PAELLA WITH SHRIMP AND FAVA BEANS



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"Sometimes the simplest paellas can be the most satisfying," David Tanis wrote in 2012, when bringing this recipe to The Times. Here, fresh, wild-caught shrimp are peeled and deveined, the shells saved for a broth to flavor the rice (though a chicken broth can also be used, if you're short on time). The shrimp is then marinated, and cooked separately, layered over a bed of rice, fava beans and chorizo.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds of medium shrimp in the shell, preferably wild
1 small onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 large thyme sprig
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoons pimentón (spicy smoked paprika)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, diced small, about 2 cups
4 ounces Spanish chorizo, diced small
1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron
2 cups short-grain rice, preferably Bomba
3 cups shucked and peeled fava beans, from about 4 pounds of pods, or substitute fresh peas or frozen baby limas
4 and 1/2 cups hot shrimp broth (steps 1 and 2) or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp. Reserve shells.
  • Make the shrimp broth: in a medium-size pot put the shrimp shells, sliced onion, sliced garlic, bay leaf, thyme sprig and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 7 cups water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, then strain. Taste and adjust for salt; the broth needs to be well seasoned. Yield should be about 5 cups. Reheat just before using.
  • Rinse the shrimp briefly in a bowl of cool lightly salted water, blot the shrimp with paper towels and put in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon pimentón, and a little salt. Mix well to coat with seasonings and let marinate at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a 14-inch paella pan, earthenware cazuela or cast-iron skillet, add 5 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp in one layer and cook very briefly, about 30 seconds per side. Remove shrimp and set aside. Add the diced onion and chorizo to the pan along with a pinch of salt. Let the mixture cook in the oil, stirring frequently, until well softened and barely colored, about 15 minutes. Add the saffron and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pimentón and cook for a few minutes more.
  • Add the rice and raise the heat to medium high. Stir well to coat with the onion mixture. Add the fava beans and season with salt and pepper. Add 4 1/2 cups hot shrimp broth and bring to a brisk simmer, stirring once or twice only to distribute the fava beans. Taste broth and adjust seasoning if necessary. Simmer, uncovered, until most of the broth has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and arrange the par-cooked shrimp over the surface in one layer.
  • Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and cover with a clean dish cloth. Let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with homemade garlic mayonnaise or aioli if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 690, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1366 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PARSLEY PAELLA WITH PEPPERED SHRIMP, STRING BEANS AND SNAILS



Parsley Paella with Peppered Shrimp, String Beans and Snails image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound large shrimp (about 12)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon fruity olive oil
2 large chicken thighs, boned, cut in quarters
2 ounces chorizo, sliced fairly thin
2 large shallots, chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 ounces string beans, cut in 1/2-inch lengths
1 cup short-grained rice, such as Italian Arborio
2 1/4 cups shellfish stock or chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
12 large canned snails
2 pimentos, cut in strips

Steps:

  • Butterfly each shrimp by cutting along the back, through the shell, to remove the black vein. Rinse, then spread it wide open, leaving the shell on. Sprinkle with salt and the freshly ground black pepper. Set aside for at least 1/2 hour.
  • In a large, heavy pan, with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs well with salt and pepper, then add to the hot oil, skin-side down. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the skin just begins to brown. Add the chorizo slices and toss with the chicken. Cook for 1 minute. Add the shallots, the garlic, and the string beans. Mix well. Add the rice, stirring to incorporate well and to coat the rice thoroughly with oil. Add the stock and the saffron threads. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Embed the shrimp in the top part of the rice, then scatter the snails and the pimento strips around the shrimp, all in a decorative pattern. Cover and cook for 10 minutes more, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is just cooked. Remove from oven, and cover with a damp tea towel for 10 minutes. Serve at the table out of the pan.

SHRIMP PAELLA WITH CHORIZO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 7-ounce link Spanish chorizo, cut in half horizontally and sliced into half moons
2 tablespoons Amore garlic paste, or 6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large tomato, diced
1 14-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon saffron
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 8.8-ounce packages Uncle Ben's Original Long-Grain Ready Rice
1 cup frozen peas
1 1/4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Shrimp are normally an ingredient in paella and so is chorizo but I left the chicken and several other ingredients out to simplify it for you.
  • In a large saute pan heat chorizo over medium heat until fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add tomato, chicken broth, and saffron; bring to a simmer. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add rice and frozen peas; stir to combine. Cover and bring up to a simmer. Let cook for about 2 minutes. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and lay on top of rice mixture. Cover and continue to cook until shrimp are just done, about 4 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve.

PAELLA



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Sausage, chicken, shrimp and rice dish!

Provided by AMLOOS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
5 (4 ounce) links mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
15 raw chicken tenders or strips
2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 large stalk celery, with leaves, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes, juice reserved
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
3 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Fry hot and mild Italian sausage pieces in the wok until brown on all sides. Remove sausage, and fry the chicken strips in the sausage drippings until browned. Remove chicken and saute onions, green pepper, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, oregano and turmeric. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then mix in the reserved tomato juice and chicken broth. Add chicken pieces, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add sausage to the mixture, and continue to simmer for 15 minutes, then stir in the shrimp; cover and cook for 5 to 10 more minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 230.3 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 56.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1729.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP PAELLA



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Enjoy a Spanish standard at home! Saffron gives rice, chorizo, shrimp and vegetables a pretty golden color.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 lb cooked smoked chorizo sausage, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
2 1/4 cups uncooked Arborio or regular long-grain rice
1 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholic white wine
1/2 lb cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 cup frozen sweet peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in saffron; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in large paella pan or 3-inch-deep 12-inch ovenproof skillet, cook sausage over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Move sausage to one side of pan. Add bell peppers and onion to pan. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and tomatoes; heat to boiling. Stir in rice, wine and heated broth mixture; heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Stir in shrimp and peas. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED 'PAELLA' WITH SHRIMP, CHORIZO AND SALSA VERDE



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This nontraditional recipe features the ultimate paella cheat: The dish cooks in the oven, as opposed to being actively monitored on the stovetop over a flame. Cooking it this way won't get you the familiar socarrat on the bottom of the skillet, but the wonderfully crispy bits that develop at the edges of the roasting pan are delightful in their own way.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     grains and rice, seafood, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

9 tablespoons/135 milliliters olive oil
1/2 packed cup/30 grams chopped fresh parsley
2 mild red or green chiles, such as Anaheim chiles, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
7 garlic cloves, 2 roughly chopped and 5 thinly sliced lengthwise
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/3 pounds/600 grams whole, shell-on tiger or jumbo shrimp (prawns)
3/4 pound/340 grams boneless, skinless halibut fillet, cut into 6 equal pieces
2 lemons, 1 squeezed to get 1 1/2 tablespoons juice and 1 cut into 6 wedges
1/2 pound/225 grams fresh chorizo, casing discarded and chorizo roughly crumbled
2 large vine tomatoes (14 ounces/400 grams), roughly grated and skins discarded
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 5 ounces/150 grams)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
14 ounces/400 grams bomba rice
10 ounces/285 grams jarred or canned artichoke hearts marinated in oil, drained and halved
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, then cut into 1/2-inch/1-centimeter strips
1 1/4 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
1 teaspoon saffron threads
3 1/4 cups/780 milliliters fish stock, warmed
2 cups/480 milliliters hot water

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit/230 degrees Celsius.
  • Add 6 tablespoons/90 milliliters oil, the parsley, half the chile, the roughly chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a grind of pepper to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Scrape half the salsa verde into a medium bowl and reserve the remaining salsa verde.
  • Keeping the heads and tails intact, remove and discard the shrimp shells and transfer the head-on shrimp into the medium bowl with the salsa verde. Add the halibut, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper to the bowl with the shrimp and gently toss to combine. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill while you continue with the rest.
  • Add the chorizo, tomatoes, onion, tomato paste and the remaining sliced garlic, chile and 3 tablespoons oil to a large (about 15-by-10 inches/40-by-28 centimeters), deep metal roasting pan and toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and cook until sauce is thickened and browned at the edges, stirring once halfway through, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir the rice, artichokes, bell pepper, paprika, saffron, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a good grind of pepper into the pan. Pour in the stock and hot water and stir well to combine. Cover with foil and return to the oven until the rice is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees Fahrenheit/260 degrees Celsius.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, remove the foil and top with the marinated shrimp and halibut, gently pushing them into the rice without mixing it around too much. Return to the oven, uncovered, until the shrimp and halibut have cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon the reserved salsa verde over the paella. Serve warm, with the lemon wedges alongside.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 980, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1822 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK SKILLET PAELLA WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATOES



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This delicious one-pan dinner simplifies classic paella: It has fewer ingredients but keeps the essence of Spain.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
2 ounces dried chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 pound large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil and garlic over medium. Cook until garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in rice and chorizo and cook until rice is translucent, 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated, 2 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp and peas, cover, and cook until shrimp is opaque throughout, 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

FAST AND EASY SHRIMP PAELLA



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A wonderful recipe adapted from Glamour magazine's "How to anything better guide" in the April 2005 issue. A gorgeous one-dish dinner!

Provided by joannarose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups shrimp stock (*) or 4 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon saffron (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups Spanish rice (or other short grain rice)
2 cups raw peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
salt
minced fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Warm the stock in a saucepan along with saffron.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
  • A minute later add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add paprika and cumin and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until glossy, 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and season with salt.
  • Add the warm stock and transfer skillet to oven, baking 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is dry on top.
  • Garnish with parsley, serve immediately.
  • *For shrimp stock, boil the shells from the shrimp in 4 cups water, then remove and steep until ready to use, or until water cools.
  • Strain and use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 221, Sodium 255.9, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 24.1

PASTA WITH FAVAS, SHRIMP, AND FRESH CHILE



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This quick pasta features fava beans; they're like a cross between asparagus and split peas, with a buttery texture and nutty taste that defines seasonal spring vegetables. They star alongside shrimp and pancetta is a dish that's a cinch to make.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fava beans in pods
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound fresh long pasta, such as tagliatelle, or 12 ounces dried spaghetti
6 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1 cup)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled, halved lengthwise, and deveined
1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Remove favas from outer pods and cook in a pot of salted boiling water until they float, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath; drain. Pinch tops of favas and squeeze out bright-green beans; you should have about 1 1/4 cups. (Blanched beans can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days, or frozen up to 3 months.)
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes for fresh, 8 to 10 minutes for dried. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large straight-sided skillet, heat pancetta with 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add fava beans and stir to coat; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta and beans to a bowl.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat and swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, flipping once, until garlic is golden and shrimp curl and just turn opaque, about 2 minutes (they will continue to cook as they mix with the hot pasta).
  • Stir in sliced chile and fava-pancetta mixture. Add cooked pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to skillet and cook, stirring vigorously, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add more pasta water, a spoonful at a time, and drizzle in a bit more oil if needed to create a silky sauce. Squeeze lemon over top and season to taste; serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND FAVA BEANS



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Provided by Steven Satterfield

Categories     Bean     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Shrimp     Healthy     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
3 pounds whole fava pods, about 1 1/2 cups beans after shelling
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup fruity white wine
1 or 2 radishes, thinly sliced
Flat-leaf parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Set a large pot on the stove. Put in 1 gallon water and 1 cup kosher salt. Bring to a boil. Ready a large bowl of ice water.
  • Tear open the fava pods and remove the beans, discarding the outer pods. Place the beans in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When cooled, remove the outer hull of each bean and place the shelled beans in a bowl, discarding the hulls. Set aside.
  • Place the butter and the shrimp in a wide skillet and set on the stove. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and stir as the butter melts and the shrimp begin to cook. Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice and white wine. As the temperature rises, keep a close eye on the shrimp, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon when the shrimp are pink and slightly curled. Set aside.
  • Add the peeled favas to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook until the favas are heated all the way through, then taste for seasoning and adjust. Be sure to taste both the beans and the liquid. Add the radishes to the pan and turn off the heat. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to combine. Divide the shrimp and fava mixture with the juice among 4 bowls, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

PAELLA WITH ASPARAGUS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Paella with Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas image

Categories     Rice     Shellfish     Sausage     Clam     Mussel     Shrimp     Asparagus     Spring     Party     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
5 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth, divided
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact, shells reserved
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Spanish chorizo sausage links (6 ounces), casings removed
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large tomato (12 to 13 ounces), halved, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup drained roasted canned Piquillo peppers or drained roasted red peppers from jar, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons Pimentón de la Vera (hot Spanish smoked paprika) or hot Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups Spanish Bomba rice, Italian arborio rice, or medium-grain white rice (about 17 ounces)
18 small littleneck clams (about 1 1/4 pounds), scrubbed
24 mussels, scrubbed, debearded
5 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
  • Bring 4 1/2 cups broth to simmer in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add reserved shrimp shells; simmer 10 minutes. Bring wine to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat; add saffron and set aside 5 minutes to steep. Strain saffron-infused wine into 8-cup measuring cup. Strain in shrimp broth. Add enough chicken broth to measure 5 cups broth mixture.
  • Heat oil in large wide pot (at least 3 inches deep) over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and sauté until lightly browned, breaking into 1/2-inch pieces with side of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add onions. Reduce heat to medium and sauté until onions are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 2 minutes. Add tomato and peppers. Sauté until tomato is soft and juices evaporate, about 3 minutes. Mix in paprika and salt, then rice. (Asparagus, broth mixture, and rice mixture can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let each stand at room temperature.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Add broth mixture to rice mixture and bring to boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pot from heat. Scatter shrimp over. Tuck clams and mussels into rice mixture, hinged side down. Place pot in oven and bake paella, uncovered, 15 minutes. Sprinkle peas and asparagus over. Continue to bake until broth is absorbed, rice is tender, and clams and mussels open, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer pot to work surface. Cover with foil; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Transfer paella to large shallow dish. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your paella.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. The rice needs space to cook evenly.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice is mushy and unpleasant.
  • Add the seafood and vegetables at the end of the cooking time. This will prevent them from overcooking.
  • Season the paella to taste. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and paprika to create a flavorful dish.
  • Serve the paella immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Paella is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its combination of rice, seafood, vegetables, and spices, it is a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you are cooking it for a special event or a weeknight dinner, paella is sure to please everyone at the table.

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