Paella I

A very traditional paella, garnished with chorizo, chicken, peas, squid, mussels, and shrimp. Spanish Chorizo is a smoked sausage with a different flavor than Mexican chorizo. A paella pan is recommended for this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 524 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 8 slices lemon, for garnish
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 5 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup frozen green peas
• ½ cup white wine
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked Arborio rice
• 1 pinch saffron
• 2 squid, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
• ¼ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in paella pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and pepper; cook and stir for a few minutes. Add chorizo sausage, diced chicken, and rice; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 3 1/2 cups stock, wine, thyme leaves, and saffron. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, and simmer for 15 minutes; stir occasionally.

Step 2

Taste the rice, and check to see if it is cooked. If the rice is uncooked, stir in 1/2 cup more stock. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally. Stir in additional stock if necessary: use up to 2 cups additional stock, 5 cups total. Cook until rice is done.

Step 3

Stir in squid, tomatoes, and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Arrange prawns and mussels on top. Cover with foil, and leave for 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the foil, and scatter parsley over the food. Serve in paella pan, garnished with lemon wedges.