SEAFOOD, CHICKEN, AND CHORIZO PAELLA

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This paella can stand alone or be served with steamed clams - and a glass of red wine should always be at hand. The rice takes between 15 and 25 minutes to cook.

Provided by Daniel Sarfati

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup water, or as needed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon saffron
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large bay leaf
1 (14 ounce) can sweet peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ pound chorizo
4 chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
2 serrano peppers, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium tomato, diced
1 pound shrimp
½ pound bay scallops
1 avocado, diced
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add shallot and cook until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until very lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add rice and toast about 1 minute. Add canned tomatoes, mix well, and cook for 1 minute. Add water, chili powder, cumin, saffron, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Add bay leaf. Cover the saucepan and cook until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 can of peas to cooked rice mixture and mix well. Partially cover saucepan to allow steam to release and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large paella pan over medium heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Move cooked chorizo to the outside of the pan. Add chicken and cook until mostly cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. While chicken is cooking, add bell peppers, serrano peppers, onion, and diced tomato. Move cooked chicken to the outside of the pan.
  • Add shrimp to the paella pan. Add a small amount of water if there is not enough moisture in the pan. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side. Add scallops and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Reduce heat under the paella pan to medium-low. Mix all ingredients in the pan together in a triumphant manner, forming a glorious mixture. Add finished rice in a layer on top of the mixture in the paella pan. Continue cooking 2 to 4 minutes more, until all meat, chicken, and seafood have been cooked through. Add avocado and cilantro, mix together, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 612.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Alyssa Drake Gagnon
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The paella was delicious! I especially loved the combination of seafood and chorizo. The rice was cooked perfectly and had a nice crispy texture.


Beatrice mweru
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This paella was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


James Mariga
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The paella was a bit bland. I think I should have added more spices.


Louie Thomson
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I've never had paella before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Mogamat Zainodeen Siebritz
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This paella was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Neema Ruwaida
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this paella. The chicken and chorizo were very flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Netra Bhujbal
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The paella was delicious! The seafood was fresh and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


MD:Forid khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some shrimp, mussels, and calamari that I needed to use up and this paella was the perfect solution. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


DR OREMIRE Herbal Centre
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The paella was a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid.


Lia Chatman
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This paella was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajim Vai
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The paella was a bit too salty for my taste.


Doreen mwende Mutua
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my guests. The combination of seafood, chicken, and chorizo is perfect and the rice is always cooked to perfection.


Kristen Richmond
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The paella was really good! I especially liked the crispy rice at the bottom of the pan.


Sad Shawon
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The paella was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices.


Mike Okereke
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This was my first time making paella and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was full of flavor. I used a variety of seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and calamari, and they all cooked perfectly. The chicken and chorizo


B0X K1TTY
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The paella was delicious! I especially loved the combination of seafood and chorizo. The rice was cooked perfectly and had a nice crispy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Spanish food.


yeet
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This paella was a huge hit with my family! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, the chicken was tender and juicy, and the chorizo added a nice spicy kick. The rice was cooked perfectly and had a lovely golden crust. Will definitely be making this aga