Tai'S Paella Recipe

Name: Tai'S Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Herb Blend; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice $; 1 tablespoon olive oil $; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; Paella:; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon saffron threads; 3 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 8 unpeeled jumbo shrimp (about 1/2 pound); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 skinned, boned chicken thighs, cut in half; 2 links Spanish chorizo sausage (about 6 1/2 ounces) or turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 (4-ounce) slice prosciutto or 33%-less-sodium ham, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups finely chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice; 1 cup frozen green peas; 8 mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

Herb Blend
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice $
1 tablespoon olive oil $
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Paella:
1 cup water
1 teaspoon saffron threads
3 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
8 unpeeled jumbo shrimp (about 1/2 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinned, boned chicken thighs, cut in half
2 links Spanish chorizo sausage (about 6 1/2 ounces) or turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 (4-ounce) slice prosciutto or 33%-less-sodium ham, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 cups uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
1 cup frozen green peas
8 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges (optional)

1
To prepare the herb blend, combine the first 4 ingredients, and set aside.
2
To prepare paella, combine water, saffron, and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact; set aside.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large paella pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Add sausage and prosciutto; saute 2 minutes. Remove from pan. Add shrimp, and saute 2 minutes. Remove from pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion and bell pepper; saute 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, paprika, and 3 garlic cloves; cook 5 minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in herb blend, broth mixture, chicken, sausage mixture, and peas. Bring to a low boil; cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mussels to pan, nestling them into rice mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until shells open; discard any unopened shells. Arrange shrimp, heads down, in rice mixture, and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup lemon juice. Remove from heat; cover with a towel, and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

1546

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

139

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Herb Blend, 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice $, 1 tablespoon olive oil $, and more.

Yes, Tai'S 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.

Tai'S Paella

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