Summer Paella

We´ve made a ton of paella recipes here on Spain on a Fork. Everything from a seafood paella, to a paella Valenciana to a vegan mushroom paella. Today, I present to you a Summer Vegetable Paella using Seasonal Produce. This promises to be, one of the best paellas we have made here on Spain on a Fork.

This paella has so many beautiful flavors, it´s made with a bounty of seasonal summer produce and it all comes together in just 40 minutes. You can serve this paella any time of the year, but during summer is when it will be at its best.

How

To make this paella there are 3 important factors. The first one, make sure to use Spanish round rice. You can substitute it for medium grain rice or arborio rice. For the second thing, use a paella pan, they are not that expensive and if you take care of it, will last you a lifetime. For the last thing, make sure to use high-quality saffron. The saffron along with the rice, are the real stars of a paella.

Rally Your Friends: Throw An Outdoor Paella Party This Summer!

TIPS & TRICKS to make this Recipe: Make sure to cut all your veggies in the same size, that way they all cook evenly. I used 2 3/4 cups broth to 1 cup rice (this paella feeds 2 people). But you might notice you will need 3 cups. All pans and burners heat differently, so keep an eye on that.

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Corn And Tomato Vegan Summer Paella — Chandra Ram

Tags: carrots, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, gluten free, green beans, onions, paella, red bell peppers, rice, saffron, sweet smoked spanish paprika, tomatoes, vegan, vegetable broth, zucchiniNothing sings summer like a leisurely outdoor feast with friends. We tapped Heather Hollern of Quince Flowers & Events to dream up a chic, Northwest spin on a spicy Spanish paella feast—trading matador clichés for moody hues, log vases of spiky sedums, and tall carafes of sangria. Crown Paella catering pros Scott and Emily Ketterman re-created the iconic Valencian rice dish with a paprika-stained jumble of chicken, chorizo, and shellfish over a charcoal grill, endowing it with deep, savory flavors and a crunchy, caramelized bottom, and Ataula’s Angel Teta supplied a trio of crowd-pleasing sangrias.

2 CUPS MEDIUM-DICED GREEN BELL PEPPER, 2 CUPS MEDIUM-DICED ONION, and 2 CLOVES garlic, SLIVERED, until translucent. Add 2 CUPS TOMATO PURéE and gently simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been cooked off, at least 30 minutes. (Sofrito can be made up to five days ahead.) 

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1. Heat a paella pan (18 inches or wider) over a very hot charcoal grill. Add olive oil, add chicken and season with a pinch of salt, brown on both sides, and push to the edges of the pan. Add prawns, season with more salt, and cook until lightly colored. Add chorizo, sofrito, smoked paprika, and saffron, and stir everything together. 

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2. Add chicken broth and the tablespoon of salt, and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle rice evenly over the top of the paella, making sure it is completely covered by broth, and cook for five minutes. Arrange piquillo peppers, mussels, and clams over the top of the paella. 

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3. Continue to cook paella until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid and smells slightly toasted, about 30 minutes. Remove pan from the grill, cover it with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest for five minutes. Serve straight from the pan with lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil.

Too busy too cook? The Crown Paella crew will whip up a giant paella for your outdoor bash, wedding, or any other special event, on one of the high-output propane burners they import directly from Spain. crownpaella.com

Cheat's

Savary Summer Paella — Lesley Stowe Scott

Behind the bar at soulful Spanish tapas house Ataula, Angel Teta mixes up an eye-opening sangria: sous-vide brandy infused with cinnamon, vanilla bean, apples, pears, orange and lemon peels, pimenton, salt, and rose hips, mixed with red wine and fresh citrus. Don’t try it at home. Instead, whip up one of her three simple-yet-refined alternatives, tailored to impress your friends at a summery soirée. Heck, make all three! 

Combine first four ingredients, top with the Cava, and use the juiced lemon peels atop the pitcher for a lovely touch of aromatics.

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2. Add chicken broth and the tablespoon of salt, and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle rice evenly over the top of the paella, making sure it is completely covered by broth, and cook for five minutes. Arrange piquillo peppers, mussels, and clams over the top of the paella. 

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3. Continue to cook paella until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid and smells slightly toasted, about 30 minutes. Remove pan from the grill, cover it with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest for five minutes. Serve straight from the pan with lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil.

Too busy too cook? The Crown Paella crew will whip up a giant paella for your outdoor bash, wedding, or any other special event, on one of the high-output propane burners they import directly from Spain. crownpaella.com

Cheat's

Savary Summer Paella — Lesley Stowe Scott

Behind the bar at soulful Spanish tapas house Ataula, Angel Teta mixes up an eye-opening sangria: sous-vide brandy infused with cinnamon, vanilla bean, apples, pears, orange and lemon peels, pimenton, salt, and rose hips, mixed with red wine and fresh citrus. Don’t try it at home. Instead, whip up one of her three simple-yet-refined alternatives, tailored to impress your friends at a summery soirée. Heck, make all three! 

Combine first four ingredients, top with the Cava, and use the juiced lemon peels atop the pitcher for a lovely touch of aromatics.

Summer