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Traditional Spanish Paella

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Traditional Spanish Paella

Ingredients

A mixture of herbs:
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Paella:
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon saffron threads
3 cans of chicken stock (16 oz each) fat-free and lower in sodium
8 unpeeled giant prawns (about 1/2 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless chicken thighs, cut in half
2 servings spanish chorizo sausage (about 6 1/2 ounces) or turkey quill, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 (4 oz) prosciutto or ham slice, 33% sodium free, cut into 1-inch thick slices
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup canned tomatoes, diced, skinless
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 cups raw arborio rice or other short-grain rice
1 cup frozen green peas
8 mussels, peeled and skimmed
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges (optional)

To make

Nutritious, bright and without pretensions, paella has occupied an honorable and practical place in Spanish homes for centuries. To complete this dish, choose a good Spanish red wine from the Rioja region, a crispy baguette, and a light salad.
To make the herb mixture, combine the first 4 ingredients and set aside.To make the paella, combine the water, saffron, and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil (do not bring to a boil). Keep warm over low heat. Peel and divide the shrimp, leaving the tails intact; set aside.Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; saute for 2 minutes on each side. Remove it from the mold. Add the sausage and prosciutto; simmer for 2 minutes. Remove it from the mold. Add the shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove it from the mold. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the onion and bell pepper; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, paprika and 3 cloves of garlic; cook for 5 minutes. Add the rice; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the herb mixture, stock mixture, chicken, sausage mixture, and peas. Bring to a gentle simmer; cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Place the mussels in the pan and roll them in the rice mixture. Cook for 5 minutes or until the shells are uncovered; discard the unopened shells. Add the shrimp heads side down to the rice mixture and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp is tender. Drizzle with 1/4 cup lemon juice. Remove from heat, cover with a towel and let stand for 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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  Published: 11/20/2023 10:19 PM

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