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Weeknight Skillet Paella

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🍀 Enjoy the authentic flavors of paella made easy with this Weeknight Skillet Paella recipe, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
πŸ‹ This dish combines fresh seafood, smoky chorizo, and fragrant saffron to create a delicious one-pan dinner for six.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 diced Spanish onion

3 minced garlic cloves

1 and a half cups chopped roasted red peppers

2 sliced links of Spanish chorizo

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 and a half cups short-grain rice such as Bomba, Carnaroli, or Arborio

Half a cup dry white wine

3 cups chicken broth

A pinch of dried saffron

1 dried bay leaf

Juice of one lemon

1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

1 pound washed littleneck clams

1 and a quarter cups thawed frozen peas

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, for garnishing

Instructions

1-First, gather and prepare all ingredients, making sure to measure the rice, broth, and spices accurately. Preheat your oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

2-Heat the olive oil in the skillet, then sautΓ© the diced Spanish onion until it’s tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3-Mix in the chopped roasted red peppers and sliced chorizo, browning them slightly for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it deepens in color, which takes about 1 minute.

4-Stir in the rice for an extra minute to coat it with the flavors. Then, add the dry white wine, chicken broth, saffron, bay leaf, and lemon juice, bringing everything to a simmer.

5-Nestle in the shrimp and clams, then bake uncovered at 325Β°F for 22 to 25 minutes until the clams open. Gently stir in the thawed frozen peas, adjust seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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Notes

🍚 Use short-grain rice like Bomba or Arborio for the best paella texture.
🦐 Make sure to clean clams thoroughly to avoid grit in the dish.
πŸ‹ Fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors and balances the richness of chorizo and seafood.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: SautΓ©ing and baking
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Contains shellfish and pork

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 535
  • Sugar: 7 grams
  • Fat: 16 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 59 grams
  • Protein: 35 grams