Easy Seafood Paella

Paella is a classic Spanish dish made with rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood.

This easy recipe marinates the seafood in paprika and saffron for added flavor and uses Mazza Paella stock for fantastic results. Serve this delicious recipe in the center of your table so everyone can enjoy!

Seafood Paella
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
 
Portion size: 3 SERVINGS
Course: Main course
Cuisine: Spanish
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Ingredient

Quantity

UOM

Mazza Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/4

cup

Chorizo, sliced

2

pcs

Pork belly or chicken thighs, sliced (seasoned with salt & pepper)

250

g

Onions, chopped

1/3

cup

Garlic, chopped

1

tbsp

Mazza Red Pepper (pimentos), cut into strips

1/3

cup

Chiquilin Smoked Sweet Paprika 75g

1

tbsp

Chiquilin Superior Saffron 1g

1

pinch

Mazza Paella Stock, 200g

4

tbsp

Shrimps, cleaned

8

pcs

Mussels, cleaned

12 pcs

Clams, cleaned

12 pcs

Salt

1 tsp

Pepper

1/2 tsp

Pigiato Cooking White Wine

1/4 cup

Dolce Vita Chopped Tomatoes

1/3 cup

La Cuna Bomba Rice

11/2 cup

Water or stock

2-3 cups

Frozen Peas

1/4 cup

Boiled egg (cut into wedges)

1 pc

Lemon (sliced into wedges)

1 whole

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Using a paella pan or flat skillet sauté chorizo and pork in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add in onions, garlic, pimiento, paprika, and paella stock. Sauté over low heat.
  3. Add in seafood, salt and pepper, and wine. Cook seafood until half done, and wine has reduced.  Set aside seafood on a separate plate.
  4. Stir in tomatoes (optional: simmer for 15-20 minutes until completely reduced) and rice, followed by the water. Bring to a boil, stir and adjust seasoning.  Lower down the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Once the rice is cooked, arrange the seafood and peas on top. Cover and cook for another 7-10 minutes.
  6. Serve the seafood paella with slices of lemon and aioli while hot. You can also top yours with boiled egg (sliced in wedges).

NOTE:

1 MAZZA PAELLA STOCK 200g is good for 2.5 recipes or 10-15 pax.

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