Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

white wine

12 unit

mussels

cleaned

0.25 cup

oil

6 unit

chicken legs

1 unit

ham steak

2 unit

chorizo sausage

1 unit

onion

minced

5 unit

garlic cloves

minced

2 cup

white rice

3 cup

chicken broth

1 pinch

saffron

infused into

0.25 cup

hot chicken broth

1 unit

yellow pepper

chunked

1 cup

frozen peas

19 unit

Italian tomatoes

1 tsp

thyme

4 unit

bay leaves

0.5 cup

parsley

chopped

1 cup

cooked lobster

cut into bite size pieces

12 unit

cooked shrimp

shelled

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2
~4 min

Bring white wine to a boil in a pot.

Step 3
~4 min

Add cleaned mussels and cook until shells open (approximately 3 minutes).

Step 4
~4 min

Remove mussels from broth and set aside, discarding the broth.

Step 5
~4 min

In a frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil.

Step 6
~4 min

Fry chicken legs until golden brown and set aside.

Step 7
~4 min

Fry the chorizo sausage until done and brown the ham steak.

Step 8
~4 min

Cut the sausage and ham steak into bite-size pieces and set aside.

Step 9
~4 min

Heat the remaining oil in a large pan or paella pan.

Step 10
~4 min

Sauté the minced onion until softened, but do not color.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the minced garlic and rice, coating well with oil.

Step 12
~4 min

Pour in the chicken broth.

Step 13
~4 min

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish (unless using a paella pan).

Step 14
~4 min

Mix in the saffron-infused broth, yellow pepper dices, frozen peas, canned Italian tomatoes, sausage, ham chunks, thyme, bay leaves, and parsley.

Step 15
~4 min

Partially bury the chicken legs in the rice mixture.

Step 16
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Step 17
~4 min

Remove from the oven and mix in the cooked lobster and shrimp.

Step 18
~4 min

Place the cooked mussels around the mixture.

Step 19
~4 min

Return to the oven for 10-12 minutes to warm the seafood.

Step 20
~4 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a good quality saffron for the best flavor.

Do not stir the paella while it is cooking to develop the socarrat (crust) on the bottom.

Adjust the amount of seafood to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Partially, the rice and broth can be prepared ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spanish olives
Manchego cheese

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain (Valencia)

Cultural Significance

National dish of Spain, often associated with celebrations and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fiestas
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Family Meal
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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