NORTH AFRICAN PAELLA

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A twist on the classic Spanish dish. It uses merguez, couscous, and cumin to give a uniquely Middle Eastern/North African flavor.

Provided by 25 Peppers

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Seafood

Time 1h3m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 roasted red pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) salmon fillet, cut into pieces
5 ounces merguez sausage, cut into pieces
6 cups vegetable broth, divided
½ cup white wine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 shrimp, shelled and deveined
12 mussels, cleaned and debearded
2 (5.8 ounce) boxes couscous

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, roasted red pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salmon fillet, and merguez sausage; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour 2 1/2 cups broth and white wine into the pot. Season stew with cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in shrimp; simmer until opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add mussels; cover and let stand until mussels open, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring remaining 3 1/2 cups broth to a boil in a separate pot. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat and let stand until couscous absorbs broth, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve couscous in shallow bowls; ladle stew on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 76.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 707.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Ifeanyi Omula
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I've made this paella several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jaelen Klepinger
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This paella was delicious! I loved the combination of spices and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Enrique Brito
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I'm not a big fan of paella, but I decided to try this North African version and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were very unique and the chicken was very tender. I would definitely make this again.


Kashif Kashifali
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This paella was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less harissa paste. Otherwise, the dish was very flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Bonnie Aguilar
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I made this paella for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


Vicki Contreras
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The sauce is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


andye mulu
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I'm always looking for new and exciting paella recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The North African spices give it a unique and flavorful twist. I'll be making this again for sure!


Malik Nisar
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This paella is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge and it worked perfectly in this dish. The flavors melded together beautifully.


Chanel MEsterhuizen
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish with ease. The results were impressive and my friends were all raving about it.


Kumassah Saviour
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I've tried many paella recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices and vegetables creates a truly unique and delicious dish. Highly recommend!


Emmanuel Nkrumah
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This North African paella was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.