Easy Paella Recipe: A Spanish Delight

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups of arborio rice
• 4 cups of chicken stock
• 1 cup of white wine
• 1 pinch of saffron
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound of mussels
• 1/2 pound of clams
• 1/2 pound of chicken, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup of frozen peas
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large paella pan or oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until they become translucent.
4. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they become golden brown.
6. Add the arborio rice, saffron, and paprika to the pan and stir to coat the rice with the oil and spices.
7. Add the white wine and let it cook until it has evaporated.
8. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine all ingredients.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 5 minutes.
10. Add the shrimp, mussels, clams, and frozen peas to the pan and stir to combine.
11. Arrange the lemon wedges on top of the mixture.
12. Cover the pan with foil and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the seafood is fully cooked.
13. Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Sodium: 700mg

Conclusion