Paella for Four; A Wonderful Spanish Mixed Seafood Stew

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Paella for Four; A Wonderful Spanish Mixed Seafood Stew
45 min.
4
446kcal
58.15%sweetness
99.54%saltiness
84.34%sourness
85.79%bitterness
58.36%savoriness
100%fattiness
100%spiciness

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This paella recipe is a wonderful Spanish mixed seafood stew that is perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal. It's a gluten-free and dairy-free dish that serves four people and is ready in just 45 minutes. The combination of chicken, chorizo sausage, shrimp, clams, and flavorful rice creates a delicious and satisfying dish. The recipe also includes a unique blend of spices, including oregano, saffron, and black pepper, adding depth and complexity to the dish.

Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in Valencia and has become popular worldwide. It's a versatile dish that can be adapted to include various ingredients, and this recipe showcases a delicious combination of seafood and meat. The use of short-grain rice, such as Spanish La Bomba or Arborio, ensures a creamy and fluffy texture that absorbs the flavors of the sofrito beautifully.

This paella recipe is perfect for those who enjoy bold flavors and a hearty meal. The cooking process is straightforward, and the result is a stunning dish that's perfect for sharing with family and friends. The socarrat, a slightly crusty layer of rice that forms at the bottom of the pan, is a signature feature of a well-made paella and adds a delightful texture to the dish. Serve it with lemon wedges and garnished with green peas for a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

  • bell pepper 
  • bell pepper 
  • oregano dried
  • pinch kosher salt 
  • pinch pepper black freshly ground
  • pieces chicken wings 
  • 12 small littleneck clams 
  • oz chorizo sausage cut cut into ¼ inch rounds
  • large shrimp 
  • 0.3 olive oil extra virgin 
  •  onion diced white
  • large cloves garlic diced
  • 0.3 flat parsley italian chopped
  •  tomatoes whole crushed drained chopped
  • short grain rice spanish canned (we used La Bomba but Arborio can be substituted)
  • water hot
  • pinch saffron threads 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • oz peas green shelled for garnish
  •  lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Use a 12 inch All-Clad stainless steel pan or equivalent. A paella pan is not necessary.
  2. Mix the Spice
  3. Mix and rub on the chicken and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Let the chicken warm up for 30 minutes before cooking.
  5. Heat half of the oil in the pan to medium high heat and brown the sausage rounds, then reserve.
  6. Add the remaining oil and chicken and brown on all sides, then reserve.
  7. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, garlic and parsley to start the sofrito. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes then add the crushed and drained tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes while flavors meld. This base sauce is the sofrito.
  8. Add the rice and stir to mix thoroughly to coat all the rice; about 2 more minutes.
  9. Add back the sausage and chicken.
  10. Pour in the hot water, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to mix and place the pieces.
  11. Place the clams where you want them in the finished dish and don't stir anymore. Cook for 5 minutes.
  12. Place the shrimp tails up where you want them to appear in the finished dish.
  13. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the clams are open, the shrimp are pink and the rice is fluffy and moist but not dry.
  14. With a fork, feel the bottom of the dish. If it has formed a slight crust, called socarrat, it's ready to be served. If the socarrat has not formed, turn the heat up for 30 to 45 seconds while the crust forms. Then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories446kcal
Protein13.29%
Fat40.63%
Carbs46.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
119.21
Glycemic Load
34.01
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.214782608696%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
3.84mg
Hesperetin
5.02mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Apigenin
8.09mg
Luteolin
0.43mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.74mg
Quercetin
6.04mg

Taste

Sweetness:
58.15%
Saltiness:
99.54%
Sourness:
84.34%
Bitterness:
85.79%
Savoriness:
58.36%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:446.07kcal
22.3%
Fat:20.15g
30.99%
Saturated Fat:5.55g
34.69%
Carbohydrates:51.4g
17.13%
Net Carbohydrates:46.37g
16.86%
Sugar:4.33g
4.81%
Cholesterol:64.96mg
21.65%
Sodium:245.58mg
10.68%
Protein:14.83g
29.66%
Vitamin K:85.12µg
81.07%
Vitamin C:46.76mg
56.68%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.73%
Folate:156.11µg
39.03%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.94%
Vitamin A:1184.18IU
23.68%
Iron:4.15mg
23.05%
Fiber:5.03g
20.12%
Vitamin E:2.48mg
16.54%
Phosphorus:159.19mg
15.92%
Vitamin B3:3.17mg
15.86%
Copper:0.31mg
15.6%
Selenium:10.3µg
14.71%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.83%
Magnesium:43.43mg
10.86%
Potassium:357.5mg
10.21%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.67%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.46%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.73%
Calcium:75.1mg
7.51%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.73%
Source:Foodista