Paella Aioli

It may be because I’m the worst at cooking rice and I always seem to burn it (haha) but this Spanish Chorizo and Shrimp Paella recipe was actually so incredibly easy and got rid of all of the fear!

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Paella

My husband and I were recently watching The Final Table on Netflix where some of the biggest chefs in the world cook cuisine from a variety of countries. It was the best cooking show I had seen in a long time! For one of the competitions, they challenged them to make paella and I immediately did a grocery order for all things paella.

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However, life happened, and I never got around to making it! But I have had the opportunity to work with HelloFresh each month and one of the menu options was a Chorizo and Shrimp Paella with Garlic Aioli – so you know I had to try it!

This recipe is full of SO much flavor and it’s one of those meals that will make your guests think you’ve been slaving over the stove all day – but it only took 30 minutes.

Jesse and I ended up eating the Shrimp Paella out of the pan (we honestly didn’t even make it to the table!) I ended up taking the peas out of my portion because I’m not a huge pea fan, but Jesse thought it added great flavor and texture.

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The creamy Garlic Aioli was drizzled on top of the Spanish Chorizo and Shrimp Paella and created the perfect accompaniment to the dish.

HelloFresh is a dream because it comes with all of the ingredients, so you aren’t left scrambling last minute. It saves us time and money! I also love that it gives specifics in each recipe so that we can re-make each meal on our own! We will definitely be re-making this traditional paella recipe.

Spain's most famous dish has never been easier to make - or more delicious! This meal is full of flavor and will have your guests begging for the recipeThis Seafood Paella recipe is served with saffron aioli and brimming with shrimp, clams, chicken & chorizo. It’s an impressive yet low-key Spanish dish that’s perfect for parties!

Chicken And Seafood Paella Recipe By Seamus Mullen

In Barcelona, we ate ourselves silly on paella. My mission while in Spain was to try as many versions as I could. That, and drink lots of Rioja, Cava, and Rosé.

One bite and this easy seafood paella recipe will transport you to Spain without having to pack a bag or sit through a long flight. The flavors are rich and comforting.

But first, I needed a paella pan. I’d considered buying one in Barcelona, but that would mean lugging it home with us. With two suitcases already stuffed with local Rioja from our wine tasting trip, I decided it would make more sense to just purchase one back at home.

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A paella pan is a LARGE pan with a flat bottom, and it’s pretty shallow. You’re going to be doing every thing in this pan. Starting with browning the sausage and chicken. Then adding your aromatics. And then, pouring in the rice and allowing it to cook all together.

Possible to make this dish in a large skillet, but I would definitely cut the recipe in half. Otherwise, your pan is going to be overflowing. Trust me on this one.

I also picked up some authentic Spanish paprika. You want it to be fresh and high-quality. The same holds true for your rice. I used Arborio rice in this recipe, an Italian rice, named after the town of Arborio in the Po River Valley, where it is grown.

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It’s the same rice that you would make risotto with. Like a risotto, when cooked, the rounded grains are firm, creamy, and chewy. They also soak up the flavors of the dish wonderfully.

Seafood

To get that bold saffron backbone, I heat the seafood stock (or bone broth) with a pinch of the saffron threads. Yes, saffron can be expensive, but a little goes a long way.

If your grocery store has a bulk spices section, be sure to look for it there, and just grab what you need. It’s much more economical that way, plus you can be sure that it’s fresh.

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As to the protein, I knew that I wanted a good combination of the freshest ingredients going on. So, I set off for the market to see what was looking its best. Right off, I grabbed some shrimp. These are the big boys. Like youeattwo and you’re full.

Instead of the shrimp, maybe throw in a couple lobster tails. Mussels more your thing? Swap out the clams. Not into spicy dishes? Sub in some kielbasa for the chorizo.

This is a totally customizable dish. And, don’t worry too much about the proportions of the meat either.Shoot fora total of three pounds meat/seafood to fill the pan nicely.

Paella With Chorizo, Shrimp, Clams And Chicken With Garlic Aioli Recipe

You will want to brown the meatsin the pan ahead of time, to ensure that they cook thoroughly. They don’t have to be cooked all the way, just give them a good sear. They’ll continue to cook in the rice mixture.

However, with the seafood, you don’t want to add that until later, so that it doesn’t get overcooked. Bury your shrimp, clams, etc. in the rice and allow it to cook slowly as the rice finishes cooking. You’ll know they’re done when the shrimp turn pink and the clams open.

Easy

Be sure not to miss the final step in this recipe. Turn up the heat for the last 40 seconds. That short bit of time is what’s going to give you that crispy rice on the bottom. It’s THE

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The BEST part of this dish? The thing that knocks this paella out of the park? The Saffron Aioli. Let’s just try to eke a bit more saffron into this dish, shall we? Plus… garlic, and creamy, and yummy.

My first attempt at this aioli was an epic fail. But, I was NOT going to be eating my paella without it. I was making this aioli – grrr! At least I was going to give it one more try…

So, let me teach you from my mistakes. Add in the olive oil SLOWLY. Like really, REALLY, really, really, slowly. Don’t add it in a slow stream. Add it drop, by drop, by drop, until the mixture starts to combine together and become creamy.

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At that point (and only at that point), you can increase the addition of the oil to a thin stream. Continue whisking together until all of the oil is incorporated. What you’ve essentially made is a mayonnaise. But this is different. This is a Saffron Aioli. And, even if you don’t like mayonnaise, you will like this. I promise.

This Seafood Paella feeds a crowd! It’s great for parties, because it’s super impressive, but pretty low-key. Think butcher paper tablecloths and wine in tumblers.

I’m expecting that we’ll be making it often on the weekends that we spend at our beach house. Especially, when it’s a perfect low tide and we can get the clams ourselves. Time to invest in a second paella pan!

Paella

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Paella is a giant dish meant to feed a crowd, so the side dishes are typically light and healthy. Any of these sides would be well suited:

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This Seafood Paella Recipe is served with saffron aioli and brimming with shrimp, clams, chicken & chorizo. It’s an impressive yet low-key Spanish dish that’s perfect for parties!

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Paella Recipe