Colorful Baked Paella Recipe

Name: Colorful Baked Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 pound prawns without head, in shell, with the intestines removed; 4 chicken drumsticks; 9/16 pound pork steak cut into cubes; 9/16 pound chorizo sausage sliced; 1 5/8 cups cherry tomatoes halved; 1 red pepper seeded and finely diced; 1 onion peeled and finely diced; 1 clove garlic peeled and finely diced; 2/3 pound green beans halved; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups risotto rice or paella; 1 pinch saffron; 4 1/4 cups chicken stock; 1/2 bunch parsley chopped; lemon slices for garnish

Servings: persons

2/3 pound prawns without head, in shell, with the intestines removed
4 chicken drumsticks
9/16 pound pork steak cut into cubes
9/16 pound chorizo sausage sliced
1 5/8 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 red pepper seeded and finely diced
1 onion peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic peeled and finely diced
2/3 pound green beans halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups risotto rice or paella
1 pinch saffron
4 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/2 bunch parsley chopped
lemon slices for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Cook the green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 mins and drain them.
2
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the chorizo and shrimp. Remove from the pan and brown the pork and chicken drumsticks in the hot oil. Remove from the pan and add the bell pepper, onion and garlic. Saute 2-3 mins, then add the rice, tomato and saffron and saute briefly. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Season to taste and add to a large baking dish with the green beans, pork and chicken.
3
Bake for 25-30 mins on the bottom rack of the oven until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Add the shrimp and chorizo a return to the oven for 5 more mins. Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 7-8 mins. Serve sprinkled with parsley and garnished with lemon slices.

1139

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 pound prawns without head, in shell, with the intestines removed, 4 chicken drumsticks, 9/16 pound pork steak cut into cubes, 9/16 pound chorizo sausage sliced, and more.

Yes, Colorful Baked 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.

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Colorful Baked Paella

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Variations & substitutions

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