So-Easy Paella Recipe

Name: So-Easy Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound unpeeled, large fresh shrimp; 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth; 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced; 1 (10-oz.) package frozen diced onion, red and green bell pepper, and celery; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 (10-oz.) package saffron rice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 1 cup frozen small green peas; 18 fresh mussels (about 3/4 lb.); 2 lemons, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 pound unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth
1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced
1 (10-oz.) package frozen diced onion, red and green bell pepper, and celery
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (10-oz.) package saffron rice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup frozen small green peas
18 fresh mussels (about 3/4 lb.)
2 lemons, cut into wedges

1
Peel shrimp, reserving shells, and set shrimp aside.
2
Bring shrimp shells and chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard shells.
3
Saute sausage and frozen vegetables in a paella pan or large heavy skillet over medium heat until vegetables are tender; add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in rice; cook, stirring to coat, 1 minute. Stir in shrimp broth and pepper; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
4
Remove pan from heat; stir in shrimp and chicken. Sprinkle peas evenly over mixture; arrange mussels around outside of pan, hinge ends down.
5
Cook, covered, over medium-low heat 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and mussel shells are open. (Discard any unopened mussels.) Serve paella with lemon wedges.
6
Note: For testing purposes only, we used McKenzie's Seasoning Blend for frozen diced onion, red and green bell pepper, and celery.

665

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

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 pound unpeeled, large fresh shrimp, 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth, 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced, 1 (10-oz.) package frozen diced onion, red and green bell pepper, and celery, and more.

Yes, So-Easy 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.

So-Easy Paella

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