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Paella · Spain

Traditional Spanish Paella

A classic Spanish paella made with saffron, chicken, and seafood, served in a traditional paella pan.

60 minutes4 servings
Traditional Spanish Paella
Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a paella pan and sauté onions and garlic.
  2. Add bell peppers and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and saffron.
  4. Add chicken, shrimp, and mussels, cooking until shrimp turn pink.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Add white rice and stir to coat with the mixture.
  7. Reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  8. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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