Basque Paella Recipe

Name: Basque Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons safflower oil; 1 cup white meat boned and skinned, chicken, sliced; 1 cup basmati rice uncooked; 2 cups boiling water; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper each sliced, and sliced; 1/2 cup diced tomato; 1 red snapper fillet cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 cups defatted chicken stock; 1 tablespoon salt substitute herbal; 1 teaspoon saffron threads; 3/4 teaspoon oregano; prawns 6 lg., shelled and deveined; 1 cup peas fresh or frozen; 5 artichoke hearts unmarinated; 6 clams in their shells, scrub outside of shells

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons safflower oil
1 cup white meat boned and skinned, chicken, sliced
1 cup basmati rice uncooked
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup red bell pepper each sliced, and sliced
1/2 cup diced tomato
1 red snapper fillet cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups defatted chicken stock
1 tablespoon salt substitute herbal
1 teaspoon saffron threads
3/4 teaspoon oregano
prawns 6 lg., shelled and deveined
1 cup peas fresh or frozen
5 artichoke hearts unmarinated
6 clams in their shells, scrub outside of shells

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Calories per serving: 221. Preparation time: 35 minutes. Cooking time: 45 minutes.
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1. In large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, combine oils and cook chicken pieces until just opaque. Remove chicken to platter. Reserve skillet.
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2. Soak rice in the boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
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3. In reserved skillet saute onion over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, bell peppers, and tomato and continue sauteing for 5 more minutes.
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4. Add snapper, soaked rice with water, stock, salt substitute, saffron, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Cover pot and let simmer until rice is tender and has absorbed liquid (about 15 minutes).

1637

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons safflower oil, 1 cup white meat boned and skinned, chicken, sliced, 1 cup basmati rice uncooked, and more.

Yes, Basque Paella falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Basque Paella

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