Mixed paella
Mixed Paella is a gluten free and dairy free main course that serves 8 people. It is a rather expensive European dish that takes about 45 minutes to prepare. This dish is rich in protein and suitable for a Mediterranean diet. It is perfect for a special dinner occasion.
Ingredients
bay leaves
1
chicken broth
1 quart
spanish chorizo sausage
1 pound
extra virgin olive oil
2 tsps
fish
0.5 pound
garlic
6 cloves
lemon
1
lemon peel
1
mussels
12.24 medium
onion
1
parsley
0.25 cup
peas
1 cup
red bell peppers
1
red pepper flakes
0.5 tsps
rice
2 cups
saffron threads
0.25 tsps
prawn
0.75 pound
fresh thyme leaves
6 sprigs
Method
- I a very large non-stick skillet or paella pan preheated over medium-high heat, add 2 teaspoons of your oil (you will need more oil if you're not using non-stick), garlic, red pepper flakes and rice.
- Saute for about 3 minutes.
- Add saffron, thyme, bay leaf and broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Leave covered, do not stir.In another non-stick skillet, heat to medium-high.
- Add chorizo and crumble as you saute. When the sausage is cooked through, add red pepper and onion. Salt and pepper to taste if needed.
- Saute until the onion is tender and remove from heat, set aside.When the rice is nearly done (about 15 minutes) add fish and shrimp and press into rice.
- Add mussels, peas and sprinkle with lemon zest. Cover and continue to simmer until the rice is done and the mussels have opened. Discard any that do not.Top with chorizo mixture and parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges and a crusty bread.
Nutrition:
Carbs
50 g
Fat
10 g
Protein
30 g
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