Paella

This recipe turns out great using chicken broth, but you can use Valencian Paella paella broth mix 1 container (4 cups - 1000ml) and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Omit the saffron because it is included in the paella broth.

Add scallops if you want in step 5, after arranging the shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 lb fresh or frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, or scallops
  • 1 link Spanish chorizo, thinly sliced
  • 2 cup boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces ( 2 - 3 chicken breasts approx.)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup red pepper, finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups paella rice
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken broth and saffron in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and keep it warm over low heat. Do not boil.
  2. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. In a large paella pan, or a very large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add chorizo to the skillet, sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned and cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add onion and red pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add rice; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in hot chicken broth, cooked chorizo, tomatoes, lemon juice, paprika, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and parsley; mix to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to simmer; cook, for 10 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the broth and almost tender.
  5. Arrange shrimp over the rice. Scatter snap peas over. Reduce heat to low, cover with foil or lid, and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until peas are crisp-tender, and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese, if desired.