Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

onions

diced

3 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

curry powder

1 tbsp

turmeric

1 tbsp

ancho powder

0.5 pound

chorizo sausage

sliced

4 cup

rice

6 cup

water

4 unit

chicken thighs

boneless, skinless

4 unit

sea scallops

4 unit

shrimp

heads on

2 unit

lobsters claws

7 unit

mussels

cultivated black

6 unit

littleneck clams

8 unit

asparagus

Step 1
~4 min

Dice the onions.

Step 2
~4 min

In a saute pan on the grill, sweat diced onions in olive oil.

Step 3
~4 min

Add curry powder, turmeric, and ancho powder with a little water.

Step 4
~4 min

Cook the spice mixture for 10 minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Slice the chorizo sausage.

Step 6
~4 min

Add sliced chorizo to the pan and render the fat.

Step 7
~4 min

Add rice to the pan and coat with the rendered fat and oil.

Step 8
~4 min

Add water and cook until rice is al dente.

Step 9
~4 min

In a separate saute pan on the grill, steam the rice.

Step 10
~4 min

On the grill, cook chicken thighs until done.

Step 11
~4 min

Cook littleneck clams until they open.

Step 12
~4 min

Cook shrimp until pink and opaque.

Step 13
~4 min

Cook sea scallops until seared and cooked through.

Step 14
~4 min

Cook asparagus until tender-crisp.

Step 15
~4 min

Cook mussels until they open.

Step 16
~4 min

Cook lobster claws and tail until heated through.

Step 17
~4 min

On a large plate, paella pan, or soup bowl, spoon out the rice mixture.

Step 18
~4 min

Arrange the cooked chicken and shellfish on top of the rice.

Step 19
~4 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use short-grain rice for best results.

Don't stir the paella while cooking to develop a socarrat (crispy bottom layer).

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Rice base can be made ahead.

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 of crusty bread.

Garnish with lemon wedges.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Gazpacho
Spanish Olives

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain

Cultural Significance

Traditional dish often served at celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Celebration
Weekend Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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