Spanish Shrimp Paella

Here’s how to make a paella recipe…the Spanish way! This stunning one pan dinner features shrimp, vegetables and all the authentic flavors of this traditional dish.

Here’s a stunning one pan dinner that’s made for celebrations: paella! This traditional Spanish rice dish has thousands of variations. but it’s always rice with an explosion of colorful toppings. This one is our best classic paella recipe, based on our travels through Spain! We’ve perfected the skills so you can try it at home. It stars saffron-scented rice, mixed colorful vegetables and shrimp, and it’s full of traditional flavor. Here’s everything you need to know to make paella at home!

Paella is a traditional Spanish dish with saffron-flavored rice topped with seafood, meat and/or vegetables and served in a shallow paella pan. There are varying sizes of paella pans: small pans for two people, and massive paella pans for a crowd. (Fun fact: the world’s largest paella was made in a pan big enough for 30, 000 people!)

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What types of paella are there? Spaniards themselves differ on what is the most classic, authentic paella recipe. Alex and I have eaten paella in Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid, and all of them have been vastly different. There are four main types of paella:

Paella recipe, we used the common elements in the paella recipes we’ve had in different regions in Spain. Here’s what’s featured in this paella:

A paella pan is a large round, shallow pan with handles used for cooking paella. The shallow shape lets rice cook consistently and lets it dry out more than it can in a skillet. If you have a paella pan or want one, now’s the time to use it! This recipe is for a 15-inch paella pan that serves 4 people. If you’re looking for one, here’s a link to purchase a 4-person paella pan.

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Don’t have a paella pan? Don’t worry! Make this paella in your largest skillet. The larger the better! You may need to adjust the cook time slightly if you are using a skillet.

Paella pan care instructions:Paella pans are made of carbon steel and can rust. Make sure to dry the pan completely after cleaning it, and rub it with a bit of vegetable oil to prevent rusting.

The most authentic paella rice type is called bomba rice. Bomba rice is a white short grain rice. You can also use Arborio rice, which is easier to find but can result in a gummier texture than bomba. Either work! For this recipe we tried bomba and felt like it had more consistent results. You can find bomba rice online. Order it:Bomba rice

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This is an authentic style paella recipe, so it uses two special spices to get that traditional flavor. Here’s what to know:

Once all the ingredients are added to the pan in paella, here’s what to do…or really, what not to do. Don’t stir it! Please repeat: no stirring allowed. The broth and spices boil through the rice, leaving everything perfectly flavored and cooked.

Traditionally, it’s good to get a brown crust on the bottom of the rice (perfectly brown, without burning it). The Spanish call this

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. It’s difficult to achieve the perfect socarrat because so much depends on the exact timing. It’s also a little harder to get it if you’re using a skillet. But never fear! Each time you cook this recipe, you’ll learn new things about perfecting your paella technique.

Don’t want to make a shrimp paella recipe? No problem. We love making vegan and vegetarian paella as well. (Or go to this Easy Vegetarian Paella.) Here’s what to do to customize this recipe:

Making this paella as part of a dinner? Here’s are some first course and side dish ideas for what to serve with paella:This delicious Spanish Paella with Shrimp and Artichoke Hearts is loaded with layers of flavors, easy to make, and done within 45 minutes!

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Place a paella pan over medium-high heat and add Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil (1/4 cup) . Allow to warm up for 1 minute.

Season the oil with sea salt and add the Artichoke Hearts (2 1/3 cups) . Cook for about 4 minutes, until they start to brown.

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Make another well in the middle and add the Garlic (4 cloves) . Cook for 30 seconds, then season with Smoked Paprika (1/2 tsp) and mix it all together.

Add Canned Tomato Purée (1/2 cup) and season with additional sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix it all together until well combined. Cook for 1 minute.

Add Water (2 1/2 cups) and Saffron Threads (1/4 tsp) and give it a gentle mix. Bring to a boil, then add Bomba Rice (1 cup) and gently distribute the rice with a wooden spoon.

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Flip the shrimp around. At this point, do not mix the rice. You can just give the pan a quick shake once in a while.

10 minutes after adding the rice, decrease the temperature to low and leave for 3 minutes, until there is very little water left.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Disclaimer: All information and tools presented and written within this site are intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a physician or other health-care professional.This chicken and shrimp paella is the perfect comfort food! Rich in flavor, this paella is so delicious that you won’t be able to stop yourself from coming back for seconds!

I love recipes that I can cook up in one pot! Try out these others like this cajun chicken, beef stroganoff, and this hearty and delicious chicken stew.

Paella is a classic Spanish rice dish packed full of protein (in this case, chicken and shrimp), saffron, rice, and vegetables. It is all cooked up together in one pot to mix the flavors. This creates a deliciously flavorful and filling dish. Chicken and shrimp paella is one of the best recipes you can make with rice! You won’t find another that is packed with such great taste.

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The essential ingredient that makes paella a paella is rice. It not only adds great texture to this dish, but it absorbs all of the flavors from the other ingredients and is the star of the show! You can use any long-grained rice you have but make sure not to leave it out! Try serving this paella with some breadsticks, a salad, and a yummy flan for dessert!

This ingredient list may be long, but it’s only because you need all of these delicious flavors to mix to make this so unforgettable! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

It has it all! This chicken and shrimp paella is a quick meal that takes less than 40 minutes from start to finish. Plus, it has everything all in one pot, so you don’t even need to worry about making any extra sides!

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This chicken and shrimp paella will be a massive hit with the entire family! There are a few ways to change it up so that everyone loves what’s in it. Here are some easy ideas:

Spanish paella makes great leftovers. In fact, it almost tastes better the next day because the flavors have had even longer to mix together.

I love one-pot recipes because I don’t have to worry about making any extra sides. With all of the carbs, veggies and meat cooked together, one-pot meals are a no brainer for all of those crazy busy nights that we all have! Here are a few of my tried and true favorites!

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This chicken and shrimp paella is the perfect comfort food! Rich in flavor this paella is so delicious that you won't be able to stop yourself from coming back for seconds! 

Calories 501 kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 63 g (21%) Protein 20 g (40%) Fat 18 g (28%) Saturated Fat 4 g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g Monounsaturated Fat 9 g Trans Fat 1 g Cholesterol 74 mg (25%) Sodium 1581 mg (66%) Potassium 692 mg (20%) Fiber 4 g (16%) Sugar 5 g (6%) Vitamin A 1221 IU (24%) Vitamin C 63 mg (76%) Calcium 58 mg (6%) Iron 5 mg (28%)

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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