Mixed Paella

A traditional Spanish rice dish featuring chicken, pork, squid, chorizo, prawns, and assorted fish cooked with saffron-infused stock.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 780.1 kcals 3120.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 77.6 grams 310.2 grams
Fat 32.2 grams 128.8 grams
Protein 48.9 grams 195.6 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
60
ml
Milk
for soaking saffron
Fruits
4
wedge
Lemon
for serving
GrainsCereals
400
g
Paella Rice
short grain rice
Liquids
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Thighs
boneless, skin on
100
g
Pork Belly
cut into 1cm cubes
75
g
Chorizo
chopped
NutsSeeds
1
clove
1
tablespoon
Rosemary
dried
1
pinch
Saffron Strands
soaked in 3-4 tbsp milk
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
tablespoon
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Seafood
100
g
Baby Squid
cut into rings
8
piece
King Prawns
shell removed and de-veined
125
g
Assorted Fish
skinless, boneless chunks of salmon, haddock or cod
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
8
piece

Steps

  • Heat the oil in a paella pan or wide, heavy-bottomed frying pan.
  • Brown the chicken thighs, pork cubes, squid, and chorizo, then remove and set aside.
  • Fry the chopped onion and garlic in the same pan for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add rice, rosemary, saffron with its milk, and 500ml of stock.
  • Simmer for 18-20 minutes, adding stock if the rice becomes dry.
  • Return chicken and pork to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  • Add the cooked squid, chorizo, prawns, assorted fish, and tomatoes.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes until the fish and prawns are cooked through.
  • Serve in warmed bowls with lemon wedges.