Spanish Paella Recipe

Name: Spanish Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup lemon juice, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon saffron; 6 cups chicken broth; 8 jumbo shrimp; 2 chorizo sausages; 4 ounces prosciutto; 1 lb chicken breast (chicken thighs or both); 2 cups onions, chopped; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped, fresh (or canned); 1 teaspoon paprika; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups arborio rice; 1 cup peas, frozen; 8 mussels, fresh

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup lemon juice, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1 teaspoon saffron
6 cups chicken broth
8 jumbo shrimp
2 chorizo sausages
4 ounces prosciutto
1 lb chicken breast (chicken thighs or both)
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped, fresh (or canned)
1 teaspoon paprika
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups arborio rice
1 cup peas, frozen
8 mussels, fresh

1
Combine parsley; 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil and garlid to make herb blend. Set aside.
2
Prepare broth - mix together water saffron and chicken broth in saucepan.
3
Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium heat.
4
Saute chicken and remove.
5
Saute sausage and prosciutto and remove.
6
Saute shrimp and remove.
7
Reduce heat to medium low.
8
Add onions and peppers and saute for 10 min or until soft.
9
Add tomatoes, paprika and garlic and cook for 5 min.
10
Add rice, cook for 1 min.
11
Add meat (not seafood), rice, herb blend, and broth.
12
Simmer on low for 10 minutes
13
Add mussels - cook 5 min.
14
Add shrimp and peas- cook 5 min.
15
Sprinkel 1/4 cup lemon juice on top.
16
Remove pan from heat, cover with a towel (or similar) and let sit for 10 minutes.

1874

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

220

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped, 1/2 cup lemon juice, divided, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spanish 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.

Spanish Paella

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