Follow these steps for perfect results
white wine
mussels
cleaned
oil
chicken legs
ham steak
chorizo sausage
onion
minced
garlic cloves
minced
white rice
chicken broth
saffron
infused into
hot chicken broth
yellow pepper
chunked
frozen peas
Italian tomatoes
thyme
bay leaves
parsley
chopped
cooked lobster
cut into bite size pieces
cooked shrimp
shelled
salt
pepper
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bring white wine to a boil in a pot.
Add cleaned mussels and cook until shells open (approximately 3 minutes).
Remove mussels from broth and set aside, discarding the broth.
In a frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil.
Fry chicken legs until golden brown and set aside.
Fry the chorizo sausage until done and brown the ham steak.
Cut the sausage and ham steak into bite-size pieces and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan or paella pan.
Sauté the minced onion until softened, but do not color.
Add the minced garlic and rice, coating well with oil.
Pour in the chicken broth.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish (unless using a paella pan).
Mix in the saffron-infused broth, yellow pepper dices, frozen peas, canned Italian tomatoes, sausage, ham chunks, thyme, bay leaves, and parsley.
Partially bury the chicken legs in the rice mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and mix in the cooked lobster and shrimp.
Place the cooked mussels around the mixture.
Return to the oven for 10-12 minutes to warm the seafood.
Serve hot.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Partially, the rice and broth can be prepared ahead of time.
Serve in the paella pan or on a large platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.
Pairs well with seafood.
Discover the story behind this recipe
National dish of Spain, often associated with celebrations and gatherings.
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