MARIA'S PAELLA

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This is the paella all your family and friends will beg you to make again. It has the true flavor of Spain and has been made by my family in Catalonia, Spain for many generations. Enjoy!

Provided by Desi Carrimko

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup olive oil
1 ¼ pounds chicken thighs
½ cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
¼ pound calamari rings
¼ pound small shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons saffron threads
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup peas
3 cups long grain rice
6 cups water
6 large clams in shell, scrubbed
6 jumbo shrimp in shells (21-25 per lb.)
6 large sea scallops
6 wedges lemon

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a very large skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Place chicken thighs skin-side down into oil and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes; set aside.
  • Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 1 minute. Add green and red bell peppers, calamari, and small shrimp; cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in salt, saffron, tomatoes, peas, rice, and water until well combined. Add chicken thighs, and simmer for 15 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to make sure rice does not stick.
  • Decoratively nestle clams and jumbo shrimp into the rice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Place the scallops into the paella, recover, and continue simmering until the rice is tender and the scallops firm and opaque, about 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.3 calories, Carbohydrate 87.4 g, Cholesterol 210.9 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Sanormagupta Shah
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I've tried several different paella recipes, and this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Spring_ Hana
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This paella was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.


Emanuel Stanchieff
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced cook, but it turned out to be much easier than I thought. The paella was delicious, and I'm so glad I gave it a try.


Philippines Lord
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This paella was easy to make and turned out great! The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy paella recipe.


Ropikur Rahman
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I've made this paella several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood, and it's also a very affordable dish to make.


Nazziwa Anisha
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This paella was delicious! I especially loved the crispy bottom. I would definitely make this again.


Jutt King789
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I was disappointed with this paella. The flavors were bland, and the seafood was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Fahim Ahimed
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This paella was very good, but it was a bit too time-consuming to make. I would recommend making it on a weekend or when you have plenty of time.


Santo Geaming
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I've tried several different paella recipes, and this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Sk Sojol
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This paella was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.


Ebiyon God's will
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced cook, but it turned out to be much easier than I thought. The paella was delicious, and I'm so glad I gave it a try.


Priyanka Jha
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This paella was easy to make and turned out great! The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy paella recipe.


Julius T. Shell
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I've made this paella several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood, and it's also a very affordable dish to make.


Abdelfeteh 619
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This paella was delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.