Simple Spring Paella

17 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce dried morels
  • Hot water
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound large head-on shrimp
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Small pinch of saffron
  • 1 cup Bomba rice (see Note)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon pimenton de la Vera (sweet smoked Spanish paprika)
  • 2 cups fish stock or clam juice
  • 2 cups chicken broth or low-sodium stock
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium heatproof bowl, cover the morels with hot water and let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Lift the morels out of the soaking liquid and rinse under water to remove any grit; discard the liquid or strain and reserve for another use.
  3. 3
    Half the morels lengthwise and pat dry.
  4. 4
    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering.
  5. 5
    Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, turning once, until nearly white throughout, about 3 minutes total.
  6. 6
    Transfer to a plate.
  7. 7
    Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in it.
  8. 8
    Add the morels, onion, garlic and saffron and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened and just starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add the rice, tomato paste and pimenton and cook, stirring, until glossy and the rice is opaque, about 2 minutes.
  10. 10
    Stir in the fish stock and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  11. 11
    Simmer over moderate heat until nearly all of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  12. 12
    Fold in the peas, then nestle the shrimp on top and cook for 4 minutes longer.
  13. 13
    Season the paella with salt and pepper, scatter the parsley and chives on top and serve.

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