Follow these steps for perfect results
fresh green beans
trimmed
fresh parsley
minced
garlic
minced
saffron thread
to taste
sea salt
to taste
extra-virgin olive oil
pork spareribs
cut into small pieces
rabbit
cut into small pieces
chicken
cut into small pieces
squid
cut into small pieces
tomatoes
peeled and chopped
onion
chopped
red bell pepper
seeded and sliced into strips
short-grain rice
frozen peas
lemon juice
juiced
chicken stock
hot
shrimp
peeled and deveined
mussels
cleaned and debearded
freshly ground pepper
to taste
flat-leaf parsley
lemon wedges
cut into wedges
Prepare the green beans by blanching them in boiling water for 3 minutes, then immediately cooling them in ice water.
Create a paste by mashing parsley, garlic, saffron, and salt together.
Brown pork and rabbit in olive oil until cooked through, then transfer to a platter.
Brown chicken in the same oil, then transfer to the platter.
Cook squid until slightly tender, then transfer to the platter.
Sauté tomato, onion, and red pepper until softened.
Return pork, rabbit, chicken, and squid to the skillet and stir in the garlic-parsley paste, green beans, rice, peas, and lemon juice.
Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender (about 10 minutes).
Tuck shrimp and mussels into the paella and simmer until shrimp is opaque and rice is fully tender (about 10 minutes more).
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Season with pepper.
Remove from heat, cover, and let rice absorb excess liquid for 10 minutes.
Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
Expert advice for the best results
Use a good quality paella pan for even cooking.
Don't stir the rice too much, as this can release starches and make it sticky.
Let the paella rest after cooking to allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
The meat and seafood components can be prepped ahead of time.
Serve directly from the paella pan, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.
Serve with a side of crusty bread.
Offer a simple green salad as a starter.
Crisp and refreshing, complements the seafood flavors.
A dry rosé will provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the paella.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Paella is a traditional Spanish rice dish often served at celebrations.
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