Authentic Spanish Paella Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic Spanish Paella

• 2 cups Bomba rice (or Calasparra rice)
• Chicken Stock
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Bell Pepper
• Green Beans
• Plum Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Rabbit
• Chorizo Sausages
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Fresh Thyme
• Paprika
• 1 tsp saffron threads
• Lemons

How to Make Authentic Spanish Paella

1. Heat olive oil in a large paella pan (18" or adjust for smaller pan) over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken and chorizo; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, saffron, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Pour in white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
8. Add shrimp and mussels. Cover and continue simmering for 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and mussels have opened (discard any that don’t open).
9. Stir in peas. Cook for 2 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.