Paella Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil, for sauteing; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tomato, skinned and seeded; 30 mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 12 clams, scrubbed; White wine, to cover; 1/2 chicken, chopped into small pieces; 6 medium squid, chopped into small pieces; 2 bell peppers, chopped into small pieces; Fish stock; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 to 4 strands saffron; 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

Servings: persons

Olive oil, for sauteing
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, skinned and seeded
30 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
12 clams, scrubbed
White wine, to cover
1/2 chicken, chopped into small pieces
6 medium squid, chopped into small pieces
2 bell peppers, chopped into small pieces
Fish stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 strands saffron
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

1
Sweat the onion with in a thin layer of olive oil on low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
2
Add the tomato and simmer for 1 more hour.
3
Let cool and strain.
4
Set aside the onion/tomato mixture.
5
Open 30 mussels and 12 clams by covering them with white wine.
6
Reserve the wine and juice.
7
Reserve the olive oil to saute more ingredients.
8
Saute the chicken in olive oil for about 8 minutes.
9
Set aside.
10
Saute the squid for 5 minutes in olive oil.
11
Set aside.
12
Saute the peppers for 5 minutes.
13
Set aside.
14
Add enough water to the reserved mussel and clam juice so it equals 5 1/2 cups.
15
Flavor the fish stock with salt, pepper, and saffron.
16
Bring to a boil; add 2 cups of rice.
17
Add the Sauteed chicken, squid, peppers, and the onions/tomato mixture.
18
Bring to a strong boil for 4 minutes.
19
Reduce the heat and add the mussels, clams, and shrimp.
20
Boil moderately for about 10 to 12 minutes.
21
Let sit for about 7 minutes.
22
Then serve.

163

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Protein

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, for sauteing, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 tomato, skinned and seeded, 30 mussels, scrubbed and debearded, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paella

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