Paella Valencia

20 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. mussels in the shell
  • 1 lb. small clams in the shell
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 2 lb. chicken thighs
  • 1/2 lb. boneless pork butt, cut 1-inch cubes
  • 2 onions, peeled and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 c. smoked ham, cut 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 c. chorizo (Spanish or Mexican), sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 2 c. Arborio-style rice
  • 3 c. chicken stock (fresh or canned)
  • 1/8 tsp. saffron threads, crushed (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. Annatto oil
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 c. peas, defrosted if frozen
  • 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled
  • 1 c. dry white wine
  • salt to taste
  • lemon slices for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    With a paring knife or a pair of pliers trim or pull off the fuzzy beards from the mussels.
  2. 2
    Rinse the clams and mussels well and soak them in cold water for 1 hour.
  3. 3
    Drain, leaving any sand behind.
  4. 4
    Heat a 15-inch round paella pan or a large frying pan.

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