Sarasota's Spanish Paella Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 spanish chorizo , sausage links cut in
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in large pieces
1 pork chop , cut in cubes don'tsp dice too fine (1-inch thickness , and yes i just ask the guy behind the meat counter for 1)
1/8 lb ham , cut in cubes don'tsp dice too fine (1/4-inch thickness, and yes again , i just get a slice from the deli)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and tails on (personally i remove mine, but traditionally they are left on)
1/2 lb cod, cut into large pieces (use could use halibut too, any firm white fish)
12 clams , cherrystone if possible my seafood guy will always clean them for me (r insed well in a pan of water)
12 mussels , my seafood guy will always clean them for me (rinsed and cleaned well)
2 small bell peppers, cut in strips (i like to use 1 green and 1 red pepper)
2 scallions, chopped (green and white parts )
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
3 3/4 cups chicken broth , sometimes i use a bit more broth (stock if you have home made would be even better)
1/4 tsp saffron
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup white wine
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup frozen peas
salt
pepper
lemon wedge
parsley

Directions:

Broth - add the 3 3/4 cups of chicken broth, saffron and the bay leaf and bring to a medium heat. And simmer. You will bring it up to a boil right before you add it to the rice.
Meat and Vegetable Base - Now in your largest pan, add the olive oil and bring to medium heat. Dry off the chicken and then pan sear the chicken until golden brown, It will only take a few minutes. Remove to a plate and cover.
Then add the chorizo, pork and ham. Cook until cooked through about 5-7 minutes. Then right on top of those meats, add the garlic, onion, scallion and cook another 3-4 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
Now on top on the vegetable mixture, add the large shrimp and saute just 2-3 minutes until the shrimp just start to turn pink. Then pick out the shrimp and set to the side with the chicken.
Rice - First off, bring the chicken broth up to a boil for just a minute or two before you add it to the rice and don't forget to remove the bay leaf Now add the rice to the pan and stir to coat it well with the oil vegetables, chorizzo, ham and pork. Sprinkle in the parsley, and add the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, and peas, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium / medium high heat and cook, uncovered stirring occasionally about 10-15 minutes. There will still be some liquid in the pan if not, just add a little bit more chicken stock, you don't want to burn on the bottom.
Chicken and Shrimp - Return the chicken and shrimp to the rice and bury them in the rice.
Seafood - Add the clams, mussels and the cod to the rice again pushing them slightly in the rice to soak up all the flavors. I like to push them in so when they open they open facing out (it just looks prettier). Check your broth level again. You don't want it soupy, but you want some moisture.
Finishing - Two versions. Some prefer to bake it at 325, to finish cooking the seafood. I prefer to just cover mine on the stove just until the seafood is done. About 10-15 minutes. I like the stove top method for ease but you can use whichever methods works good for you. I remove it from the heat and just let it rest a couple of minutes before you serve it. Garnish with lemon wedges, I squeeze a couple over the top and some chopped parsley.
Serve with a nice side salad, with spanish flavors of olives, tomatoes, red onion, maybe some artichoke hearts and a lemon vinaigrette and you have an amazing dinner. I know there are lots of steps, but it is completely worth every minute. Just take the time to prepare everything ahead of time and then it is just a matter of putting it all together.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	516.42 Kcal (2162 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.48g	32%
Cholesterol	64.6mg	22%
Sodium	1464.78mg	61%
Potassium	421.81mg	9%
Total Carbs	54.61g	18%
Sugars	2.76g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.67g	11%
Protein	20.35g	41%
Vitamin C	46.3mg	77%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	15.1mg	84%
Calcium	56.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.96 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.27g	32%
Cholesterol	16.63mg	22%
Sodium	377.13mg	61%
Potassium	108.6mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.06g	18%
Sugars	0.71g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.69g	11%
Protein	5.24g	41%
Vitamin C	11.9mg	77%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	3.9mg	84%
Calcium	14.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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