- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious Spanish paella: A journey of flavors. Enjoy this traditional recipe that combines surf and turf in harmony.”
What you need to know
- Yields 4 servings.
- Total preparation time: 20 minutes.
- Cooking: 30 minutes.
- Add turmeric for a special touch.
- Small cuts of chicken and shrimp to facilitate cooking.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of arborio rice
- 400g of cleaned shrimp
- 300g chicken breast cut into cubes
- 1 pimentão vermelho cortado em tiras
- 1 chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- Olive oil to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Try adding a little white wine during preparation for extra flavor.
- Use a variety of seafood, such as mussels or squid, to diversify flavors.
- If you prefer, the rice can be replaced by quinoa or brown rice.
- For a special touch, add peas or fresh herbs at the end of cooking.
- Let the rice rest after cooking to allow the flavors to meld.
Instructions
Principal
- Heat the paella pan with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until golden.
- Incorporate the chicken and cook until evenly browned.
- Add the rice, stirring to incorporate it into the ingredients.
- Place the saffron diluted in the chicken broth and mix well.
- Add the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat until the rice absorbs most of the liquid.
- The shrimp and bell pepper should be incorporated in the final 10 minutes of cooking.
- When the rice is soft, remove from the heat and cover it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, decorating with fresh herbs, if desired.
Chef's tips
- Add saffron diluted in chicken broth to give an intense flavor.
- Use a variety of seafood to diversify the flavors.
- Adding a little white wine during preparation can bring extra flavor.
Variations
- Replace chicken broth with lemon juice for a refreshing flavor.
- Add mussels or squid to diversify the flavors.
- Replace chicken with shrimp for a lighter paella.
Substitutions
- Substitute the rice with quinoa or brown rice.
- Add peas or fresh herbs at the end of cooking.
- Replace chicken broth with water.
How to store
- Let the rice rest after cooking to allow the flavors to develop.
- Paella should be served hot.
Can it be frozen?
- Não pode ser congelada.
- If frozen, let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- If served cold, the flavor will be less intense.
What to serve with
- Serve with a green leaf salad to balance the flavors.
- Add a slice of bread to accompany.
- Use a good bottle of white wine to accompany the paella.
Frequently asked questions
Can the paella be served hot or cold?
The paella must be served hot so that the rice absorbs all the flavors.
How do I add saffron to the chicken broth?
Dilute the saffron in a little hot water and add to the chicken broth.
What to do if you don't have a paella pan?
You can use a large, deep skillet. Make sure it is large enough to cover the rice.
What is Spanish paella?
Spanish paella is a traditional recipe of rice cooked with seafood and/or meats, usually accompanied by a white wine.
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