Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of Spain with this collection of authentic paella recipes. From the classic Valencian paella to the modern seafood extravaganza, this diverse selection caters to every palate. Savor the smoky essence of the traditional paella cooked over an open fire, or indulge in a vegetarian delight brimming with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Each recipe promises an explosion of flavors, colors, and textures that will transport you to the heart of this beloved Spanish dish. Whether you're a seasoned paella aficionado or a curious culinary explorer, this comprehensive guide offers a tantalizing array of recipes that will satisfy your cravings and leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS PAELLA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chrysanthemum greens, garlic, walnuts, parmesan cheese, salt, olive oil, water, rice, onion, shrimps, asari clams, cauliflower, red pepper, yellow pepper, garlic, olive oil, salmon roe
Provided by Saki Yamada
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For chrysanthemum greens pesto, put crown flower, garlic, walnut, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and water into a blender and process until smooth.
- Heat olive oil and garlic in a frying pan. Fry on low heat until fragrant. Add clams and shrimp, and fry until shrimps change color. Then remove them.
- Pour remaining olive oil and add onion. Stir on medium heat until golden. Then put rice, and stir until translucent.
- Add chrysanthemum greens pesto and mix well. Lay shrimp, clams, cauliflower, and peppers.
- Put a lid over the pan and allow to steam for 15 minutes, or until rice and seafood are cooked through.
- To serve, top with salmon roe.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 4 grams
EASY AUTHENTIC PAELLA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: arborio rice, extra virgin olive oil, medium onion, medium tomato, fresh dill, chicken breast, stock, pine nuts, raisin, large onion, salt and pepper
Provided by Yuna Grafft
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and tomato and cook gently.
- Then, add chicken & chorizo until brown on all sides.
- To this, add soaked rice and pour stock until it barely covers the rice.
- Add shrimp on top & cover. Rice is done cooking when no water remains.
- Decorate with lemon.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 8 grams
CAST IRON PAELLA RECIPE BY TASTY
This simplified version of the popular Spanish rice and seafood dish will leave you scraping your bowl clean. Because of cast iron's high heat retention, a delicious crusty layer of rice will develop on the bottom, and serving the dish straight from the pan makes for a beautiful centerpiece at the dinner table. You and your guests won't be able to resist scooping for seconds.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add the chicken stock to a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup and microwave on high power for 3 minutes, until hot. Stir in the saffron threads and set aside.
- On a cutting board, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper on both sides and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, until browned in spots, 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and paprika and cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir until lightly toasted, 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and reserved chicken stock and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Cook without stirring until the rice is al dente, 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and arrange the shrimp, mussels, and peas on top of the rice. Cover and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook until the shrimp are opaque and the mussels are open, 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Remove the lid and pour the lemon juice over the paella. Sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of salt and the parsley and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1150 calories, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 16 grams
THE ULTIMATE PAELLA
For a taste of seaside Spain, serve Tyler Florence's The Ultimate Paella recipe, an authentic rice dish studded with chicken, chorizo, clams, shrimp and lobster.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine the paprika and oregano in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken and marinate chicken for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a paella pan over medium-high heat. Saute the chorizo until browned, remove and reserve. Add chicken skin-side down and brown on all sides, turning with tongs. Add salt and freshly ground pepper. Remove from pan and reserve.
- In the same pan, make a sofrito by sauteing the onions, garlic, and parsley. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes on a medium heat. Then, add tomatoes and cook until the mixture caramelizes a bit and the flavors meld. Fold in the rice and stir-fry to coat the grains. Pour in water and simmer for 10 minutes, gently moving the pan around so the rice cooks evenly and absorbs the liquid. Add chicken, chorizo, and saffron. Add the clams and shrimp, tucking them into the rice. The shrimp will take about 8 minutes to cook. Give the paella a good shake and let it simmer, without stirring, until the rice is al dente, for about 15 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, when the rice is filling the pan, add the lobster tails. When the paella is cooked and the rice looks fluffy and moist, turn the heat up for 40 seconds until you can smell the rice toast at the bottom, then it's perfect.
- Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with peas, parsley and lemon wedges.
PAELLA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: short grain rice, chicken breasts, hot chicken broth, chorizo crumbles, jumbo shrimps, olive oil, onion, diced tomato, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, small bay leaf, saffron, fresh cilantro
Provided by Jocelyn Jimenez
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Then, saute chorizo crumbles and set aside.
- In the same pan, brown chicken and set aside once cooked through and golden brown.
- In the same pan (without draining the oil), add onions and tomatoes and sprinkle smoked paprika. Saute until translucent.
- Next, add short grain rice, chicken broth, small bay leaf, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and saffron. Mix well.
- Once broth reduces by half, add chicken atop rice and layer with sliced red peppers. Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Then, add shrimp into the pan, cover, and cook until pink.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro and lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 985 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 77 grams, Sugar 3 grams
SPANISH-STYLE PAELLA
If you enjoy cooking ethnic foods, this Spanish paella recipe will be a favorite. It's brimming with generous chunks of sausage, shrimp and veggies.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and chicken in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain if necessary. , Stir in rice and onion. Cook until onion is tender and rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add the broth, tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, salt and saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes. , Stir in the shrimp, peppers and peas. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until rice is tender, shrimp turn pink and liquid is absorbed. Top with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
EASY PAELLA
An easy to make paella using chorizo, chicken, and shrimp.
Provided by mls
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Spanish
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.
- Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 202.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 55.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1204.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
MEATLESS PAELLA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, garlic, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green beans, short grain white rice, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, diced tomato, vegetable broth, saffron thread, bay leaves, frozen peas, canned artichoke heart, vegan chorizon, fresh flat-leaf parsley, lemon
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until it is fragrant.
- Add the yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, and green beans. Cook stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the rice, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir until incorporated. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice starts to sizzle.
- Add the canned tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated slightly.
- Add the vegetable broth, saffron threads (crush the saffron threads between your fingertips), and bay leaves. Bring to a boil on high heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed by the rice, about 10 minutes.
- Add in the peas, artichokes, and sausage, if using. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 17 grams
QUICK AND EASY PAELLA
Consider this a gateway paella and the first step to a serious, lifelong addiction. When I first do a version of a classic dish like paella, I try to use a minimum number of ingredients and steps to focus on technique. After learning the method, you'll ideally use a wider variety of ingredients, like clams, mussels, squid, and chicken, which will make your rice that much more interesting. Garnish with extra virgin olive oil, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, and lemon wedges.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Spanish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook and stir reserved shrimp shells and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shells are pink and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir saffron into shells; add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until broth is a rusty brown and fragrant, about 20 minutes.
- Strain saffron broth through a fine-mesh sieve; measure out 2 cups of broth, pour into a small saucepan, and place over low heat to keep broth hot.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Cook chorizo slices in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add onion to sausage; cook and stir until soft and slightly translucent, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir garlic into chorizo mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice to skillet and stir to coat rice completely in oil; stir in peas.
- Pat rice mixture evenly into the bottom of the skillet. Arrange shrimp in a single layer over the top of the rice. Lay pepper strips around and in between shrimp; season with salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Increase heat to high. When rice begins to sizzle in the skillet, pour reserved 2 cups hot saffron broth over the shrimp; gently shake the skillet to distribute liquid.
- Bake rice mixture in the preheated oven until rice is almost tender and still a bit wet, about 20 minutes.
- Place skillet over medium-high and cook until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed, and rice caramelizes and crusts slightly on the bottom of the skillet, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 975.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHICKEN PAELLA
Turmeric lends flavor and a pretty golden color to this Spanish-style entree. Haven't tried arborio rice? You'll love its creamy texture.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken, ham, onion and red pepper in 2 teaspoons oil until chicken is browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon. , In the same skillet, saute rice in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until lightly browned. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, garlic and salt. Return meat and vegetables to pan; toss lightly. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 30-35 minutes. Stir in peas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
EASY PAELLA
You don't need a special paella pan to make this easy take on the classic Spanish dish. Use a wide, shallow saute pan with a lid. Chicken sausage and shrimp star in this one-pan dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy 12-inch saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until just pink on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes (do not overcook). Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil and sausage to pan; cook over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and rice; cook, stirring to coat, until rice is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in paprika, turmeric, tomatoes, and broth, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed almost all liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in peas; cook 1 minute. Stir in cooked shrimp; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g
BEST PAELLA
A big pan of paella is the perfect choice when cooking for a crowd. All you need to round out the meal is fresh bread and a green salad.-Jane Montgomery, Hilliard, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 24 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook turkey and chorizo in oil in batches until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions and red pepper until tender. Add garlic and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato puree and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Transfer to a stock pot. Stir in the water, rice, broth, salt, thyme, saffron, bay leaf, turkey and chorizo. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. , Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; discard bay leaf. Stir in olives and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 1430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
PAELLA
Paella is a Spanish dish traditionally made with rice, saffron, a variety of meat and shellfish, garlic, onions, peas, tomatoes and other vegetables. It's named for the wide, shallow pan it's cooked in, but I cook mine on the stovetop with delicious results.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the broth, rice, onion, half of the garlic, salt, turmeric, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onions, parsley, thyme, hot pepper sauce and remaining garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms. Cook until green pepper is crisp-tender. Add tomato and peas; heat through. , Discard bay leaf; add rice mixture to vegetable mixture and keep warm. In a nonstick skillet, cook and stir shrimp in lemon juice for 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink and shrimp has turned pink, about 3-5 minutes. Add to rice mixture; toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
Tips:
- Use Bomba or Valencia rice: These short-grain rices can absorb a lot of liquid without becoming mushy, making them ideal for paella.
- Toast the rice before cooking: This helps to bring out its nutty flavor and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Use a wide, shallow pan: This will allow the rice to cook evenly and prevent it from getting too thick.
- Add the liquid gradually: Add the liquid in small increments, stirring constantly, to prevent the rice from becoming too mushy.
- Cook the paella over medium-high heat: This will help to create a crispy bottom layer of rice, known as the soccarat.
- Let the paella rest before serving: This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors and the soccarat to firm up.
Conclusion:
Paella is a delicious and versatile dish. To make the perfect paella, use the right ingredients and follow the tips above. With a little practice, you'll be able to create paella like a pro!
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