Paella for Four; A Wonderful Spanish Mixed Seafood Stew
“Discover the joy of making Paella for Four; A Wonderful Spanish Mixed Seafood Stew 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 Paella for Four; A Wonderful Spanish Mixed Seafood Stew at home. This 45-minute spanish recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Paella for Four; A Wonderful Spanish Mixed Seafood Stew 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.
📋 Paella for Four; A Wonderful Spanish Mixed Seafood Stew
📝 Ingredients
- •1 T smoky paprika
- •2 t dried oregano
- •a pinch of Kosher salt
- •a pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- •8 pieces chicken wings
- •12 small littleneck clams or 8 large
- •6-8 oz solid chorizo sausage, cut into ¼ inch rounds
- •8 large shrimp or 12 small
- •¼ C extra virgin olive oil
- •1 white onion, skinned and diced
- •4 large cloves garlic, skinned and diced
- •¼ C Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- •1 of 14.5 oz whole tomatoes, drained, crushed and chopped coarse
- •1 C short grain Spanish rice (we used La Bomba but Arborio can be substituted)
- •2 C hot water
- •a pinch of saffron
- •salt and pepper to taste
- •4 oz shelled green peas for garnish
- •4-8 lemon wedges for serving
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Use a 12 inch All-Clad stainless steel pan or equivalent. A paella pan is not necessary.
- 2
Mix the Spice
- 3
Mix and rub on the chicken and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 4
Let the chicken warm up for 30 minutes before cooking.
- 5
Heat half of the oil in the pan to medium high heat and brown the sausage rounds, then reserve.
- 6
Add the remaining oil and chicken and brown on all sides, then reserve.
- 7
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, garlic and parsley to start the sofrito. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes then add the crushed and drained tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes while flavors meld. This base sauce is the sofrito.
- 8
Add the rice and stir to mix thoroughly to coat all the rice; about 2 more minutes.
- 9
Add back the sausage and chicken.
- 10
Pour in the hot water, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to mix and place the pieces.
- 11
Place the clams where you want them in the finished dish and don't stir anymore. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 12
Place the shrimp tails up where you want them to appear in the finished dish.
- 13
Cook for about 10 minutes or until the clams are open, the shrimp are pink and the rice is fluffy and moist but not dry.
- 14
With a fork, feel the bottom of the dish. If it has formed a slight crust, called socarrat, it's ready to be served. If the socarrat has not formed, turn the heat up for 30 to 45 seconds while the crust forms. Then serve immediately.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Paella for Four; A Wonderful Spanish Mixed Seafood Stew 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 smoky paprika
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
🥗 Nutrition Information
Per serving
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