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Paella
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that is vibrant, comforting, and a perfect blend of rice, seafood, and aromatic spices. It's a festive, communal meal that is usually cooked in a large pan to incorporate the flavors of the land and sea.
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Recipe Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add chicken and cook until brown on all sides.
- 3
Remove chicken and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are soft.
- 5
Add rice and then stir in paprika, saffron, and bay leaf. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7
Add chicken, shrimp, clams, mussels, and peas.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and simmer until the rice is cooked, and seafood is done.
- 9
Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- 10
Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley before serving.
Ingredients list
- olive oil (3 tablespoons)
- boneless chicken thighs (500 grams)
- onion (1 medium)
- red bell pepper (1 large)
- garlic cloves (3)
- short-grain rice (2 cups)
- paprika (1 teaspoon)
- saffron threads (a pinch)
- bay leaf (1)
- chicken broth (4 cups)
- shrimp (200 grams)
- clams (100 grams)
- mussels (100 grams)
- peas (½ cup)
- lemon (1)
- parsley (for garnish)