Homemade Paella
Surprisingly easy to make, all you need for paella is rice, seafood, and a big pan! This delicious Spanish favorite is best when loaded with fresh seafood and plenty of chunky chorizo sausage – just make sure to let the rice get nice and crisp on the bottom before you dig in.
- Serves: 4-6 servings
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 c. Bomba Rice OR Short-Grain Rice
- 1 lb. Shell-On Raw Prawns
- 8 Fresh Mussels
- 8 Fresh Clams
- 1 c. Spanish Chorizo Sausage, diced
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 6 Garlic Cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 c. Fresh Roma Tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1/2 c. Italian Parsley (packed), finely chopped
- 2 1/2 c. Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
- 1 tsp. Sweet Paprika
- 1 pinch Saffron Threads
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- Fresh Lemon Wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a paella pan or a large cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil until hot on medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, and parsley until onions are softened slightly and garlic is fragrant, then add chopped tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper. Continue to fry until tomatoes caramelize slightly (about 5 minutes), then stir in paprika and rice.
When rice is thoroughly mixed in with veggies, stir in chicken stock, chorizo sausage, and saffron threads, spreading rice mixture into an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Wedge clams and mussels into rice layer, and lay prawns atop rice; bring stock to a boil, then reduce heat and cover pan tightly. Cook on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender. Turn heat up to medium for final minute to form the prized crust on the bottom of the pan, then serve with lemon wedges!
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