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
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Jamie Curr
[email protected]This paella was so good! I loved the combination of seafood and vegetables. The rice was also cooked perfectly.
Franklin Samoh
[email protected]I'm a big fan of paella and this recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were fantastic and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Anthony Fida
[email protected]I made this paella for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many requests for the recipe.
ahmad sharifi
[email protected]This was my first time making paella and I was really happy with how it turned out. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.
Tara Thakur
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was totally worth it. The paella was amazing and I got so many compliments on it.
Subash Bista
[email protected]This was the best paella I've ever had! The seafood was fresh and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Abid Umrani
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses cast iron. It gives the paella a nice crust and really enhances the flavors.
Athar Zubair
[email protected]I had never made paella before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.
Khanfioj Khan
[email protected]This paella was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Krishna Mandal
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I'm definitely making this again.