YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Saffron Seafood Paella with Chorizo
Saffron-infused Bomba rice simmered with succulent shrimp, mussels, and smoky chorizo for a vibrant dish that delivers a satisfyingly crisp socarrat on the bottom.
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 oz chorizo sausage
5 oz large shrimp
6 whole mussels
0.25 cup yellow onion
0.25 cup red bell pepper
1 clove garlic
0.15 cup Bomba rice
0.5 cup seafood broth
0.13 tsp saffron threads
0.25 tsp smoked paprika
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 whole lemon wedge
1 tbsp fresh parsley
PREPARATION
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a paella pan or wide skillet over medium heat and brown the chorizo slices until the fat renders.
Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the pan, sautéing until they are softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and Bomba rice, ensuring every grain is coated in the flavorful oil.
Pour in the seafood broth and add the saffron threads, stirring once to distribute the ingredients, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Arrange the shrimp and mussels on top of the rice; cover the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes without stirring to allow the liquid to absorb and the socarrat crust to form.
Once the mussels have opened and the shrimp are opaque, remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a lemon wedge before serving.