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Ready to take your taste buds on a trip to Spain? This Spanish Paella with Seafood and Chorizo 🦑🌶️ is packed with bold flavors, combining savory chorizo, tender seafood, and aromatic saffron rice. Despite its impressive look, this dish is beginner-friendly and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or treat yourself, this paella will transport you straight to the sunny beaches of Spain! 🌞🍽️
Spanish Paella with Seafood and Chorizo 🦐🦑
Cuisine: SpanichDifficulty: IntermediateServings
6
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking/ Cooling Time
40
minutescalories per serving
660
kcalIngredients
- Base Ingredients:
2 cups Bomba or Arborio rice
4 cups chicken broth 🍗
1/2 tsp saffron threads
1/2 cup dry white wine 🍷
- Seafood:
1/2 lb shrimp 🦐, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb mussels 🦪, cleaned
1/2 lb squid 🦑, sliced into rings
- Chorizo:
6 oz Spanish chorizo 🌶️, sliced
Vegetables & Spices:
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
1 cup peas
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish:
Fresh parsley 🌿
Lemon wedges 🍋
Directions
- Prepare the Paella Base:
- Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat. Cook the chorizo until browned and crispy.
- Remove the chorizo and sauté the onions, garlic, and bell pepper in the same pan until softened.
- Add Rice and Broth:
- Stir in the rice and smoked paprika, toasting it for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, wine, and saffron. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the Seafood:
- After 20 minutes of simmering, arrange the shrimp, mussels, and squid on top of the rice. Cover and cook until the seafood is done (about 10 minutes).
- Final Touches:
- Stir the chorizo and peas into the paella. Let it cook uncovered for a few minutes to allow the socarrat (crispy rice) to form at the bottom.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the paella directly from the pan at the table, encouraging everyone to dig into the delicious mix of seafood, chorizo, and saffron-infused rice! 🍽️
Notes
- Don’t stir the rice once the liquid is added—this helps develop the socarrat at the bottom.
- Use high-quality saffron for the best flavor.
- If you can’t find Bomba rice, Arborio works as a great substitute!
This Spanish Paella with Seafood and Chorizo 🌊🦑 is a celebration of flavors that will instantly transport you to the Mediterranean. It’s a perfect dish for a family gathering, weekend dinner, or any time you want to enjoy a comforting, yet elegant meal. Ready in under an hour, you’ll impress everyone with this authentic paella recipe!
