Orzo Paella Recipe

Name: Orzo Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 pounds uncooked orzo; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 ounces kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 cups chopped red bell pepper; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn; 1 1/2 cups frozen petite sweet green peas; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon hot paprika; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds littleneck clams (about 2 dozen); 1 pound fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

Servings: persons

3 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 pounds uncooked orzo
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 ounces kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 1/2 cups frozen petite sweet green peas
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds littleneck clams (about 2 dozen)
1 pound fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

1
Bring 3 quarts water and salt to a boil in a Dutch oven; add orzo and saffron. Cook 7 minutes or just until tender; drain and keep warm.
2
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Place pan over medium heat; add sausage. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage from pan, using a slotted spoon; set aside, and keep warm.
3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in pan over medium heat until hot. Add red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute 3 minutes. Stir in corn and next 5 ingredients. Add clams; cover and cook 5 minutes.
4
Stir in mussels and shrimp. Cover and cook 6 minutes or until clams and mussels open and shrimp turn pink. Discard clams or mussels that do not open. Return sausage to pan. Stir in orzo and 1/2 cup parsley; toss well. Transfer to a large platter; sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve immediately.

527

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 quarts water, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 1/2 pounds uncooked orzo, 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed, and more.

Yes, Orzo Paella falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Orzo Paella

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