Easy Paella for 8 People

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cups bomba or short-grain rice
• 6-8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound chorizo or Spanish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1 pound clams, scrubbed and soaked
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large paella pan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and chorizo and cook until browned on all sides.
2. Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the pan and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the rice, paprika, saffron, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp, mussels, and clams to the pan. Cover and continue simmering for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the seafood is tender.
6. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 500 per serving Protein: 40 grams Carbohydrates: 50 grams Fat: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Colorful and flavorful
• Rich in seafood and protein
• Made with easily available ingredients
• Suitable for American taste
• A great main course for dinner or a special occasion

User Comments:

"This paella is amazing! It's so full of flavor and the seafood is cooked perfectly." - John Smith

"I made this for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your daily dose of seafood." - Sarah Jones

"This is the best paella I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it's from a restaurant." - David Brown

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the best results.
• Don't overcrowd the pan, or the rice will not cook evenly.
• If you can't find bomba rice, use arborio rice instead.
• Serve the paella immediately for the best flavor.