Made with AI
Spicy Spanish Paella
Ingredients
- Arborio rice2 cups
- Shrimp1 pound
- Chicken breast1 pound
- Red bell pepper1 unit
- Green bell pepper1 unit
- Green peas1 cup
- Large onion1 unit
- Garlic cloves4 units
- Saffron threads1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper1 teaspoon
- Chicken broth4 cups
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Lemon1 unit
- Saltto taste unit
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
- 3
Add the diced red and green bell peppers, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces, and cook until browned on all sides.
- 5
Stir in the Arborio rice, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and saffron threads, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, without stirring.
- 7
Add the shrimp and green peas, and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 8
Season with salt to taste.
- 9
Remove from heat and let the paella rest for 5 minutes.
- 10
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot.
