Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8 unit

tomatoes

diced small

3 unit

bell peppers

diced small

2 unit

red peppers

diced small

3 cloves

garlic

minced

0.75 cup

olive oil

2 cups

chick peas

1 quart

mussels

cleaned

0.5 lb

crab meat

12 unit

shrimp

unshelled

3.75 lb

chicken

cut into 8 pieces

3 slices

Canadian bacon

2 unit

veal cutlets

8 link

sausages

0.5 lb

long grained rice

1 pinch

saffron

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~5 min

Dice tomatoes, bell peppers, and red peppers into small pieces.

Step 2
~5 min

Mince garlic.

Step 3
~5 min

Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over high heat.

Step 4
~5 min

Cook the diced vegetables until tender, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 5
~5 min

Remove the vegetables from the heat and set aside.

Step 6
~5 min

Cook peas in boiling salted water until tender.

Step 7
~5 min

Add the cooked peas to the cooked vegetables.

Step 8
~5 min

Thoroughly clean mussels or clams.

Step 9
~5 min

Cook the shellfish in a pan over high heat without water until the shells open.

Step 10
~5 min

Cool the shellfish, shuck them, and add the meat to the vegetable mixture.

Step 11
~5 min

Add diced crabmeat to the vegetable and shellfish mixture.

Step 12
~5 min

Cook shrimp in salted water for about 5 minutes.

Step 13
~5 min

Heat the remaining olive oil in a deep skillet.

Step 14
~5 min

Fry chicken pieces for 20 minutes, turning each piece to ensure even cooking.

Step 15
~5 min

Drain the fried chicken and keep it hot.

Step 16
~5 min

Sauté bacon, veal cutlets, and sausages in the same skillet.

Step 17
~5 min

Cut the sautéed meat into pieces.

Step 18
~5 min

Prepare a pilaf using long-grained rice and saffron or turmeric.

Key Technique: Pilaf
Step 19
~5 min

Just before serving, mix all the cooked vegetables, meats (except the chicken and shrimp), and the rice together carefully.

Step 20
~5 min

Transfer the mixture to a deep earthenware dish.

Step 21
~5 min

Arrange the fried chicken and cooked shrimp on top of the paella.

Step 22
~5 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a good quality saffron for the best flavor.

Don't overcook the rice, it should be slightly al dente.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Vegetable base 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.

Offer a lemon wedge.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Basque Country (Spain/France)

Cultural Significance

A regional variation of the well-known Spanish paella.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Festivals

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Party
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

60/100

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