MARIA'S CLASSIC PAELLA
I have loved paella since the first time I tried it while traveling through Spain at 17. Though I could never make it as great as my friend's mom in Madrid, this recipe comes so close! It's a favorite at our house for Sunday dinner and tastes all the better when made in a traditional paella pan (brought back in a suitcase, no less!). I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Provided by MariaTheSoaper
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Spanish
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring stock to a simmer in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Stir crushed saffron into the simmering stock.
- Heat olive oil in a paella pan over medium heat. Fry chicken thighs in hot oil until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes more. Arrange the chorizo into the pan around the chicken thighs and cook until warmed, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Pour rice into the paella pan and stir to coat with oil; season with sweet paprika. Stir grated tomato into the rice and cook until the tomato is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock into the paella pan and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon. Smooth surface of rice with the wooden spoon in an even layer so it cooks evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, without stirring, until the rice has softened but has yet to completely absorb the stock, 15 to 30 minutes.
- Place clams and mussels, hinged-side down, into the rice; continue simmering until the mussels and clams open, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Nestle prawns into the rice; add bell pepper and peas. Continue cooking until the bottom of the rice is browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle parsley over the paella, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve with baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1150.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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Ahmer Ahmer
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe tonight! It looks delicious.
Fords amal
[email protected]This paella is the best I've ever had! The seafood was so fresh and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Antonia Turner
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my paella turned out mushy. I think I might have overcooked the rice.
Cristine Ojo
[email protected]This paella was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Roy Tonmoy
[email protected]I've never had paella before, but this recipe made me a fan! It was so flavorful and easy to make.
Yaasin Muuse
[email protected]This paella was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I'll make it again.
Usama Ghumman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this paella! The flavors were so well-balanced.
Sandra Fretty
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler paella recipe next time.
MD sakil Mia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my paella didn't turn out as flavorful as I had hoped. I think I might have used too much water.
Ayesha Shah
[email protected]This paella was amazing! The rice was cooked perfectly, and the seafood was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
G.V GAMING TECHNIQUE
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. The paella was delicious, and my family loved it.
Nobita Shizuka
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The paella was so flavorful and easy to make. I can't wait to try it again with different seafood.
Salman Kuwait
[email protected]I've made this paella several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The saffron gives it such a beautiful color and flavor.
Chanaka Sampath
[email protected]This paella was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.