Spicy clam & pork paella

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
39%
Spicy clam & pork paella
60 min.
6
611kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a culinary delight with our Spicy Clam & Pork Paella, a dish that masterfully combines bold flavors and hearty ingredients. Perfect for those who are gluten and dairy-free, this sumptuous meal is designed to satisfy your cravings while providing a unique twist on a classic Spanish favorite.

Imagine succulent chunks of pork leg paired with the rich, spicy notes of chorizo sausage, all harmoniously mingling with aromatic garlic and onion. As the paella rice cooks to perfection, it absorbs the delightful essence of smoked paprika and fresh cherry tomatoes, creating a vibrant base that's both comforting and irresistible.

But wait, it gets even better! Just when you think it can’t get any tastier, the addition of sweet baby spinach and juicy, briny clams elevates this dish to a whole new level. You'll love watching the clams open up and reveal their tender goodness, adding a delightful seafood flair to each bite.

This meal is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare in just 60 minutes, making it ideal for a leisurely lunch or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Whether you're a cooking novice or an experienced chef, this recipe invites you to unleash your inner gastronomist. Gather your friends and family around the table, and enjoy a plate of this vibrant paella that’s bursting with flavor and meant to be shared!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 400 fatty pork cut into chunks
  •  garlic clove sliced
  •  onion finely chopped
  • 200 chorizo sausage cut cut into small pieces
  • 400 rice 
  • tbsp paprika smoked (see know-how below)
  • 400 cherry tomatoes canned
  • vegetable stock hot
  • 200 baby spinach 
  • 200 bottled clam juice cleaned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Heat half the olive oil in a paella pan or a large frying pan. Tip in the pork and cook for about 5 mins until lightly browned, but not cooked through.
  2. Remove from the pan, then set aside on a plate.
  3. Pour the remaining olive oil into the pan, then add in the onion, garlic and chorizo. Cook for about 5 mins until the onion is softened and the chorizo is starting to crisp and give off its oil.
  4. Add the rice and paprika to the pan, then stir around for 1-2 mins until all the grains of rice are well coated. Can be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge.
  5. Pour the tomatoes and any juices into the pan along with the pork and 900ml of the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, then let it gently simmer for about 20 mins until the rice is nearly soft.
  6. Place the spinach in a sieve, then pour over a kettle of boiling water so the leaves are just wilted. Arrange the spinach leaves in the pan along with the clams.
  7. Pour over the remaining 100ml vegetable stock, then cook for another 10 mins. By this time the clams should have opened (discard any that havent) and the rice should be tender.
  8. Serve straight away from the pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories611kcal
Protein14.03%
Fat42.65%
Carbs43.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.03
Glycemic Load
33.69
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.59826081732%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
2.26mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
5.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:610.98kcal
30.55%
Fat:28.71g
44.17%
Saturated Fat:9.41g
58.79%
Carbohydrates:65.63g
21.88%
Net Carbohydrates:62.69g
22.79%
Sugar:5.3g
5.89%
Cholesterol:71.52mg
23.84%
Sodium:859.41mg
37.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.25g
42.49%
Vitamin K:169.58µg
161.5%
Vitamin A:4601.67IU
92.03%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.53%
Vitamin C:34.43mg
41.73%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.4%
Selenium:27.57µg
39.39%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.1%
Phosphorus:242.51mg
24.25%
Vitamin B3:4.78mg
23.89%
Folate:88.75µg
22.19%
Potassium:686.47mg
19.61%
Vitamin E:2.85mg
18.99%
Iron:3.24mg
18.02%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.22%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.14%
Magnesium:67.49mg
16.87%
Copper:0.3mg
14.91%
Vitamin B5:1.31mg
13.14%
Fiber:2.94g
11.76%
Calcium:86.51mg
8.65%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
7.94%