GRILLED PAELLA MIXTA (PAELLA WITH SEAFOOD AND MEAT) RECIPE

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Categories     Chicken     Shellfish     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 medium, ripe tomatoes (about 12 ounces)
16 large shrimp (about 12 ounces), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1inch
pieces
8 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4inchthick
rounds
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, as needed
1 medium yellow onion, small dice
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large pinch saffron threads
2 cups paella rice (about 1 pound), sometimes labeled bomba or Valencia
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning the shrimp and chicken
4 cups (1 quart) lowsodium
chicken broth
16 mussels, Manila clams, or a combination, scrubbed
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 medium lemons, cut into 8 wedges each, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Core and halve the tomatoes. Discard the skins. Y; set aside. 2. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon of the paprika, salt pepper. Toss to combine and refrigerate. 3. Place the chicken in a medium bowl and season generously with salt and pepper; set aside. 4. Heat an outdoor grill to high (about 450°F to 550°F). Place a 15inch paella pan on the grill, cover, and heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add the chorizo to the pan, close the grill, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is starting to brown and the fat is rendered, about 2 to 3 minutes. transfer the chorizo to a large bowl; set aside. 5. There should be a thin layer of rendered fat in the pan. If there's not enough, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan in a single layer, close the grill, and sear, stirring occasionally, until both sides of the chicken pieces are golden brown, about 6 minutes total. transfer the chicken to the bowl with the chorizo; set aside. 6. Add the onion to the pan, season with salt and pepper, close the grill, and cook, stirring occasionally,until softened, about 5 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed on a gas grill or moving the paella pan to a cooler part of a charcoal grill so that the onions don't burn. Add the garlic, remaining 3/4 teaspoon paprika, and saffron, stir to combine, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 7. Add the reserved tomato pulp and juice and cook until the mixture has slightly darkened in color, 3 minutes. Add the rice and measured salt and stir 8.Add the broth and stir to combine. Arrange the rice mixture in an even layer. Add the broth and stir to combine. Arrange the rice mixture in an even layer. Distribute the reserved chorizo and chicken over the rice, (Do not stir the rice from this point on.) 9. Close the grill and bring the mixture to a lively simmer. Continue to simmer, add shrimp & shellfish hinge down 10.sprinkle with parsley & lemon wedges

Alima Lydia Conneely
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This paella was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a variety of seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and calamari, and it all turned out great. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mitra Mugrati
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I made this paella for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


TorresCorp Studios
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This paella was delicious! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bom Palli
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This paella was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of seafood and meat. The rice was also perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Bayzid Gazi Md Bayzid Gazi
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This paella was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a variety of seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and calamari, and it all turned out great. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Henix cobra
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I made this paella for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rochana Dissanayake
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This paella was delicious! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ehis Abaimu
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This paella was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of seafood and meat. The rice was also perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Rocío Piccolo
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This paella was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a variety of seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and calamari, and it all turned out great. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Marvin Daly
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I made this paella for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


isoken bliss
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This paella was delicious! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mukesh danish
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This paella was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of seafood and meat. The rice was also perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Misrak Demissie
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This paella was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a variety of seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and calamari, and it all turned out great. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nuura Yoonis
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I made this paella for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Linette Martinez
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This paella was delicious! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Terrie Tischler
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I've made this paella several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a party or a special occasion.


Jakair Jones
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This paella was easy to make and very flavorful. I used shrimp, mussels, and calamari, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. The rice was also very fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mahmud Hasssen
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This paella was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of seafood and meat. The rice was also perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Donctella Williams
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I'm not a big seafood fan, but I really enjoyed this paella. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken and chorizo were delicious. I would definitely make this again.


ewr salim
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This paella recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and the results were incredible. The seafood and meat were cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.