Basque Cuisine Recipes - Paella Basque

Name: Basque Cuisine Recipes - Paella Basque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tomatoes, diced small; 3 bell peppers, diced small; 2 red peppers, diced small; 1-3 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup (175 ml) olive oil; 2 cups (475 ml) chick peas or green peas; 1 quart (950 ml) mussels or clams; 1/2 lb (.2 kg). crab meat (fresh or canned); 12 large shrimp; 3 1/2 to 4 lbs (1.8 kg). chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 3 slices Canadian bacon; 2 large veal cutlets; 8 link sausages; 1/2 lb (.2 kg). long grained rice; Large pinch saffron or 1 tbsp (15 ml) turmeric; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 tomatoes, diced small
3 bell peppers, diced small
2 red peppers, diced small
1-3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup (175 ml) olive oil
2 cups (475 ml) chick peas or green peas
1 quart (950 ml) mussels or clams
1/2 lb (.2 kg). crab meat (fresh or canned)
12 large shrimp
3 1/2 to 4 lbs (1.8 kg). chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 slices Canadian bacon
2 large veal cutlets
8 link sausages
1/2 lb (.2 kg). long grained rice
Large pinch saffron or 1 tbsp (15 ml) turmeric
salt and pepper

1
Cook vegetables over high heat with 4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil until tender.
2
Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
3
Cook peas in boiling, salted water until tender, and add to vegetables.
4
Cook thoroughly cleaned shellfish over high heat in a pan without water until shells open.
5
Cool and shuck them and add to vegetable mixture along with diced crabmeat.
6
Cook unshelled shrimp in salted water for not more than 5 min.
7
Heat remaining olive oil in deep skillet and fry chicken for 20 minutes, turning each piece.
8
Drain and keep hot.
9
Saute bacon, cutlets and sausage in the same skillet and cut meat into pieces.
10
Meanwhile, make a pilaf with the saffron.
11
Just before serving, mix all the vegetables, meats (except the chicken and shrimp) and the rice together carefully.
12
Put in deep earthenware dish and arrange chicken and shrimp on top.

1374

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tomatoes, diced small, 3 bell peppers, diced small, 2 red peppers, diced small, 1-3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Basque Cuisine Recipes - Paella Basque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!