Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of traditional Spanish paella, a colorful dish brimming with saffron-infused rice, succulent seafood, and tender chicken. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, inviting everyone to share in its delightful aroma and rich taste. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress family and friends as you serve up this culinary masterpiece straight from the pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups short-grain rice (Bomba or Calasparra)
- ½ tsp saffron threads
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in)
- 8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and mincing garlic. Rinse rice under cold water until clear.
- In a large paella pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers to the pan; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, then pour in chicken broth and add saffron threads. Bring to a simmer without stirring.
- After about 15 minutes, arrange shrimp on top of the mixture; let them steam while cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Once shrimp are cooked through, sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg