PAELLA WITH SHRIMP AND FAVA BEANS
"Sometimes the simplest paellas can be the most satisfying," David Tanis wrote in 2012, when bringing this recipe to The Times. Here, fresh, wild-caught shrimp are peeled and deveined, the shells saved for a broth to flavor the rice (though a chicken broth can also be used, if you're short on time). The shrimp is then marinated, and cooked separately, layered over a bed of rice, fava beans and chorizo.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Peel and devein shrimp. Reserve shells.
- Make the shrimp broth: in a medium-size pot put the shrimp shells, sliced onion, sliced garlic, bay leaf, thyme sprig and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 7 cups water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, then strain. Taste and adjust for salt; the broth needs to be well seasoned. Yield should be about 5 cups. Reheat just before using.
- Rinse the shrimp briefly in a bowl of cool lightly salted water, blot the shrimp with paper towels and put in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon pimentón, and a little salt. Mix well to coat with seasonings and let marinate at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a 14-inch paella pan, earthenware cazuela or cast-iron skillet, add 5 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp in one layer and cook very briefly, about 30 seconds per side. Remove shrimp and set aside. Add the diced onion and chorizo to the pan along with a pinch of salt. Let the mixture cook in the oil, stirring frequently, until well softened and barely colored, about 15 minutes. Add the saffron and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pimentón and cook for a few minutes more.
- Add the rice and raise the heat to medium high. Stir well to coat with the onion mixture. Add the fava beans and season with salt and pepper. Add 4 1/2 cups hot shrimp broth and bring to a brisk simmer, stirring once or twice only to distribute the fava beans. Taste broth and adjust seasoning if necessary. Simmer, uncovered, until most of the broth has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and arrange the par-cooked shrimp over the surface in one layer.
- Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and cover with a clean dish cloth. Let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with homemade garlic mayonnaise or aioli if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 690, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1366 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Max Zaheer
[email protected]I made this paella for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Kylie Julian
[email protected]This paella was delicious and easy to make. I used frozen shrimp and fava beans and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Park Duoà
[email protected]I've made this paella several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of shrimp and fava beans is perfect and the saffron gives it a beautiful golden color.
Ebenezer Baloyi
[email protected]This paella was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Wanda Kingsland
[email protected]I made this paella for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Shelbie Runyon
[email protected]This paella was delicious and easy to make. I used frozen shrimp and fava beans and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Javed adan
[email protected]I've made this paella several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of shrimp and fava beans is perfect and the saffron gives it a beautiful golden color.
Sk Nazmul Sakib
[email protected]This was my first time making paella and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.
Hany Nabil
[email protected]I made this paella for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful.
Esoo Ahmed
[email protected]This paella was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the fava beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.