Spanish Paella Recipe - A Traditional Spanish Dish with Seafood, Chicken, and Saffron-Infused Rice

If you're looking for a delicious and hearty meal to serve your family and friends, Spanish paella is the perfect dish to try. Made with saffron-infused rice, seafood, chicken, and a variety of vegetables, this traditional Spanish recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of short-grain rice
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 pound of peeled shrimp
• 1 pound of mussels
• 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup of diced onion
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of saffron threads
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the pan and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and smoked paprika to the pan and cook for another minute.
5. Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to break down.
6. Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat it in the tomato mixture.
7. Add the chicken broth, saffron threads, and salt and pepper to the pan and stir to combine.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
9. Add the chicken, shrimp, and mussels to the pan and stir to distribute them throughout the rice mixture.
10. Cover the pan with foil and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the seafood is cooked through.
11. Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

This image shows a beautiful, colorful dish of Spanish paella with shrimp and mussels. The rice is perfectly cooked and infused with saffron, while the seafood adds a delicious depth of flavor to the dish. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for an extra pop of color and flavor.

This image shows a close-up of a plate of chicken and seafood paella. The rice is golden and fluffy, and the shrimp, mussels, and chicken are well-distributed throughout the dish. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges for added flavor and presentation.

This image shows a traditional Spanish paella pan, which is a wide and shallow pan made specifically for cooking paella. The pan is designed to distribute heat evenly and allow for maximum surface area to cook the rice and ingredients. The pan is made of stainless steel and features two handles for easy transport.