Paella Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    369 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Paella Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful dish brings the taste of Spain to your table!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 1 cup short-grain rice such as bomba
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound mussels cleaned and debearded
  • 1/2 pound calamari rings
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in smoked paprika, saffron, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Add white wine and let simmer until reduced by half.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the pan and brown for about 5 minutes. Then add rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp, mussels, and calamari to the pan, tucking them into the rice. Sprinkle peas over the top. Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until seafood is cooked and rice is tender.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 216mg (72%) Sodium 940mg (39%) Potassium 622mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1.011IU (0%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 216mg 72%
Sodium 940mg 39%
Potassium 622mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1.011IU 0%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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