Mixed Paella
“Discover the joy of making Mixed Paella at home. This 45-minute spanish recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Mixed Paella at home. This 45-minute spanish recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Mixed Paella brings the passion of Spanish cuisine to your table. From tapas bars in Barcelona to family kitchens in Andalusia, Spanish cooking celebrates bold flavors and convivial dining.
Spanish food is meant to be shared, savored slowly, and enjoyed with good company.
📋 Mixed Paella
📝 Ingredients
- •1 bay leaf
- •1 quart fish stock or chicken broth
- •1 pound chorizo sausage, casing removed
- •2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- •1/2 pound firm white fish, cut into bite-size pieces
- •6 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 lemon, cut into wedges
- •1 lemon, zested
- •24 mediums mussels, cleaned
- •1 Spanish onion, chopped
- •1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- •1 cup peas
- •1 red bell pepper, chopped
- •1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- •2 cups dry rice
- •1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- •3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- •6 sprigs thyme
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
I a very large non-stick skillet or paella pan preheated over medium-high heat, add 2 teaspoons of your oil (you will need more oil if you're not using non-stick), garlic, red pepper flakes and rice.
- 2
Saute for about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add saffron, thyme, bay leaf and broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Leave covered, do not stir.In another non-stick skillet, heat to medium-high.
- 4
Add chorizo and crumble as you saute. When the sausage is cooked through, add red pepper and onion. Salt and pepper to taste if needed.
- 5
Saute until the onion is tender and remove from heat, set aside.When the rice is nearly done (about 15 minutes) add fish and shrimp and press into rice.
- 6
Add mussels, peas and sprinkle with lemon zest. Cover and continue to simmer until the rice is done and the mussels have opened. Discard any that do not.Top with chorizo mixture and parsley.
- 7
Serve with lemon wedges and a crusty bread.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Mixed Paella at home. This 45-minute spanish recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality bay leaf
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
🥗 Nutrition Information
Per serving
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