YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Saffron Seafood Paella with Chorizo
Saffron-infused rice simmered with succulent shrimp, mussels, and smoky chorizo for a vibrant dish featuring a crisp, caramelized socarrat base.
INGREDIENTS
3.75 oz Shrimp
0.5 oz Spanish chorizo
6 oz Mussels
0.13 cup Bomba rice
0.5 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup Yellow onion
0.25 cup Red bell pepper
2 clove Garlic
2 tbsp Tomato puree
0.75 cup Chicken bone broth
1 pinch Saffron threads
0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
0.25 tsp Sea salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Fresh parsley
2 wedge Lemon
PREPARATION
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a paella pan or wide skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced Spanish chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes until the fat renders and the edges are slightly crisp.
Stir in the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until the vegetables are softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic, tomato puree, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to create a concentrated flavor base.
Add the Bomba rice to the pan and stir for 1 minute to ensure each grain is toasted and coated in the aromatic oil.
Pour in the chicken bone broth and add the saffron threads; bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer.
Arrange the shrimp and mussels evenly over the top of the rice and cook undisturbed for 12-15 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed.
Increase the heat to medium-high for the final 2 minutes of cooking to develop the toasted socarrat crust on the bottom of the pan.
Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.