Bez s Seafood Paella

Ingredients

Steps

Start by making the stock, then peel and roughly chop the onion, now peel the Garlic

Chop the chicken, squid, pepper and green beans

Grate the tomatoes

Boil clams and mussels (discarding any that remain open when tapped)

Remove the clams and mussels once cooked and keep the broth, as we will use it to cook the rice (little secret!)

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil (virgin extra) in a large pan over a medium heat and add the langoustines/prawns stirring it occasionally

Remove the langoustines after 5-7 minutes

Now add the onion and garlic, fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until softened and golden

Add the chicken and squid/calamari and get a golden colour over them

Make a circle in the middle and add the grated tomato with some olive oil if required and the veggies

Mix everything together and add pimento / paprika / colouring

Add the rice! Remember to use paella rice (arroz bomba) or similar

Add the stock and bring it to boil with high heat

Heat up 10 minutes and the rice will evenly distributes over the pan

Now stir through the saffron

After 8-10 minutes, bring the heat to medium and start adding the langoustines, mussels and clams evenly around the top of the paella

Cook for about 8 minutes

If the rice is cooked at the top layer, then reduce the heat to low and let it sit for 5 minutes

If not, don’t panic just add more water and let it cook at medium temperature

Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes

Enjoy!

Created on: 2021-03-21 12:28:10