Best Paella Recipe

Name: Best Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds uncooked skinless turkey breast, cubed; 4 pounds uncooked chorizo, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces or bulk spicy pork sausage; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups tomato puree; 1 cup white wine or chicken broth; 5 cups water; 4 cups uncooked long grain rice; 3-1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 bay leaf; 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3/4 cup pitted Greek olives; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 pounds uncooked skinless turkey breast, cubed
4 pounds uncooked chorizo, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces or bulk spicy pork sausage
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups tomato puree
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
5 cups water
4 cups uncooked long grain rice
3-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 bay leaf
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

1
In a large skillet, cook turkey and chorizo in oil in batches until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
2
In the same skillet, saute onions and red pepper until tender. Add garlic and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato puree and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3
Transfer to a stock pot. Stir in the water, rice, broth, salt, thyme, saffron, bay leaf, turkey and chorizo. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
4
Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; discard bay leaf. Stir in olives and parsley.

3161

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

192

Carbs

339

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds uncooked skinless turkey breast, cubed, 4 pounds uncooked chorizo, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces or bulk spicy pork sausage, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Paella 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.

Best Paella

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