Garlicky Paella Recipe

Name: Garlicky Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds shrimp prawns; 1 1/2 pounds clams live; 3 pounds chicken cut up; ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 each onions chopped; 4 cups garlic mashed; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads spanish; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups rice uncooked; 6 cups water hot; 1 cup pimentos sweet

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds shrimp prawns
1 1/2 pounds clams live
3 pounds chicken cut up
⅓ cup olive oil
2 each onions chopped
4 cups garlic mashed
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads spanish
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups rice uncooked
6 cups water hot
1 cup pimentos sweet

1
Drop raw prawns into boiling salted water and cook until they turn red.
2
Drain, peel and dive in.
3
Set aside.
4
Scrub live clams in several baths of cold water to be sure all the sand is washed away.
5
Do not open shells.
6
Pour 1/2 of the olive oil into a frying pan and slowly brown chicken pieces.
7
Into a Dutch oven pour the remaining olive oil and saute the onions and garlic until tender but not brown over low heat.
8
Add prawns, clams, chicken, saffron, salt and rice (plus optional if used.
9
Add water and simmer gently, uncovered, until the rice is cooked.
10
About 35 to 45 minutes.
11
If it becomes too dry before the rice is cooked, a little more water may be added, but DO NOT stir.
12
If some moisture remains when rice is done, put pan into a oven to dry out.
13
Arrange strips of pimento on top and serve in the pan in which it was cooked.

1617

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

168

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds shrimp prawns, 1 1/2 pounds clams live, 3 pounds chicken cut up, ⅓ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Garlicky 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.

Garlicky Paella

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