Ingredients

  • bay leaf
    bay leaf1
  • chicken broth
    chicken broth1 quart
  • chorizo sausage
    chorizo sausage1 pound
  • extra virgin olive oil
    extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons
  • fish
    fish0.5 pound
  • garlic
    garlic6 cloves
  • lemon
    lemon1
  • lemon zest
    lemon zest1
  • mussels
    mussels24 medium
  • onion
    onion1
  • parsley
    parsley0.25 cup
  • peas
    peas1 cup
  • bell pepper
    bell pepper1
  • pepper flakes
    pepper flakes0.5 teaspoon
  • rice
    rice2 cups
  • saffron threads
    saffron threads0.25 teaspoon
  • shrimp
    shrimp0.75 pound
  • thyme
    thyme6 sprigs

Nutrition Facts

Calories394kcal
Protein28g
Carbs46g
Fat10g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Instructions

I a very large non-stick skillet or paella pan preheated over medium-high heat, add 2 teaspoons of your oil (you will need more oil if you're not using non-stick), garlic, red pepper flakes and rice.

Saute for about 3 minutes.

Add saffron, thyme, bay leaf and broth and bring to a boil.

Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.

Leave covered, do not stir.In another non-stick skillet, heat to medium-high.

Add chorizo and crumble as you saute.

When the sausage is cooked through, add red pepper and onion.

Salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Saute until the onion is tender and remove from heat, set aside.When the rice is nearly done (about 15 minutes) add fish and shrimp and press into rice.

Add mussels, peas and sprinkle with lemon zest.

Cover and continue to simmer until the rice is done and the mussels have opened.

Discard any that do not.Top with chorizo mixture and parsley.

Serve with lemon wedges and a crusty bread.

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