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Note: For the seafood, use anything youd like.
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Shrimp, white fish, or scallops all work great!
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If using chorizo, skip this step.
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If you are using Italian sausage or another type of un-cooked sausage ...
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In a large pot, bring 3 inches of water to a boil.
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Add the the sausages and boil for 3 minutes or until they are just starting to cook through on the outside.
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Remove the sausages, drain the water, and return the pot to the stove top over medium heat.
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Add the olive oil to the pot and cut the sausages, in their casings, into slices.
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Add the sausage slices to the olive oil and brown for 5 minutes on both sides.
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The sausage may not be fully cooked through, which is OK.
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Remove the browned sausage to a plate while you prepare the rest of the paella.
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To the pot with the sausage drippings, add the onion, garlic, and chili pepper with a sprinkle of salt.
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If the pan is very hot and sizzling, turn the heat down.
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Stir the veggies to soften for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the rice and the thyme leaves to the veggie mixture.
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Stir for 2 minutes to coat the rice in the olive oil and sausage drippings.
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Add the wine, and allow to reduce by half.
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Add the stock and the canned tomatoes.
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Crush the saffron in your hand and add the saffron to the rice mixture.
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If you are using homemade or unsalted stock, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt here.
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Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low or medium low so that the stock is just simmering.
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Simmer for 7 minutes to partially cook the rice.
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Add the seafood and sausage to the partially cooked rice.
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There should be some liquid remaining in the pot and the rice should be very al dente.
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Stir to nest the seafood and sausage into the rice.
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Cover the pot, and cook for an additional 10-13 minutes until the rice is cooked through and the shellfish has opened.
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Add more time if you need to!
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To the cooked rice, stir in the butter, parsley, and scallion.
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Scrape up any crusty bits from the bottom of the pottheyre delicious!
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Remove any un-opened shellfish.
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Serve with lemon wedges and extra fresh herbs and pepitas or other nuts that you enjoy.
