Description
Classic Spanish Paella is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the warmth of Spain to your table. Bursting with succulent chicken, tender shrimp, and aromatic saffron, this paella transforms simple ingredients into a stunning feast perfect for gatherings or family dinners. With its colorful presentation and rich, layered flavors, it’s an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Bomba rice
- ½ teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 ounces chorizo sausage (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping bell peppers and mincing garlic.
- In a large paella pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chorizo until browned; remove from pan.
- In the same pan, brown chicken thighs seasoned with salt for about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add bell peppers and garlic; cook until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in rice and tomato sauce; pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Nestle shrimp into paella; cover until cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg