Traditional Spanish Paella con Mariscos y Carne
This Traditional Spanish Paella with Meat and Seafood is a vibrant and soul-satisfying dish that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine. After a year of perfecting this recipe, I've mastered a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Cooked in an 18-inch paellera over an open flame, this dish not only brings warmth to your gatherings but also transports you to the sun-soaked coasts of Spain. Featuring succulent shrimp, tender rabbit, and savory chorizo, along with fresh seasonal vegetables and aromatic saffron, this paella creates a mesmerizing mosaic of color and taste. Serve it at your next family feast or dinner party, and watch your guests savor every bite!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Bomba or Calasparra Rice
3 cups (Rinse lightly to remove excess starch.)
Chicken Stock
8 cups (Keep warm, ideally homemade with herbs.)
Onion
1 large (Diced.)
Garlic Cloves
3 (Minced.)
Bell Pepper
1 large (Diced.)
Flat Green Beans
10-15 (Trimmed.)
Plum Tomatoes
4 (Diced.)
Tomato Paste
0.5 (4 ounce) can (Straight from the can.)
Large Shrimp
15 (Peel (leave tails) and salt lightly.)
Rabbit
2-3 lbs (Cut into pieces and lightly salted.)
Chorizo Sausages
4 links (Sliced into 1-inch pieces.)
Fresh Parsley
1/2 cup (Chopped.)
Fresh Thyme
2-3 tablespoons (Finely chopped.)
Paprika
1/2 tablespoon (Sweet or smoked, to taste.)
Saffron
1 pinch (Dissolved in a bit of warm stock.)
Lemons
3 (Quartered for serving.)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traditional Spanish Paella con Mariscos y Carne?
It is a vibrant Spanish dish that combines meat and seafood, specifically shrimp, rabbit, and chorizo, with Bomba rice and aromatic spices like saffron.
Which type of rice is recommended for this paella?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of Bomba or Calasparra rice, which are traditional Spanish short-grain varieties.
How should I prepare the rice before cooking?
The rice should be rinsed lightly to remove excess starch before being added to the pan.
What kind of stock is used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 8 cups of chicken stock, ideally homemade with herbs, and it should be kept warm during the process.
What meats are included in this traditional paella?
This version uses 2-3 lbs of rabbit cut into pieces and 4 links of chorizo sausage.
How should the chorizo be prepared?
The 4 chorizo sausage links should be sliced into 1-inch pieces.
What seafood is included in this dish?
The recipe features 15 large shrimp, which should be peeled with the tails left on and lightly salted.
What vegetables are used in this paella?
The vegetable base includes one large onion, three garlic cloves, one large bell pepper, 10-15 flat green beans, and four plum tomatoes.
How is the saffron prepared for the dish?
A pinch of saffron should be dissolved in a small amount of warm stock before being added to the recipe.
What type of pan is best for this recipe?
The description recommends using an 18-inch paellera, which is a wide, shallow traditional Spanish pan.
Can I cook this paella over an open flame?
Yes, the recipe specifically mentions that cooking it over an open flame helps capture the essence of Spanish cuisine.
What kind of paprika should I use?
You can use 1/2 tablespoon of either sweet or smoked paprika, depending on your taste preference.
How much tomato paste is required?
The recipe uses half of a 4-ounce can of tomato paste.
How should the garlic be prepared?
The three garlic cloves should be finely minced.
How are the plum tomatoes processed?
The four plum tomatoes should be diced before being added to the pan.
What fresh herbs are used for seasoning?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley and 2-3 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh thyme.
How do you serve the paella?
It is traditionally served with three lemons that have been quartered for squeezing over the dish.
How many green beans are needed?
You should use between 10 to 15 flat green beans, trimmed.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food and described as a soul-satisfying dish.
How long did it take to perfect this recipe?
The creator spent a year perfecting the balance of flavors and textures for this specific recipe.
What is the primary carbohydrate in this meal?
The primary carbohydrate is rice, specifically 3 cups of Spanish Bomba or Calasparra rice.
Is this a one-dish meal?
Yes, it is categorized as a one-dish meal as it contains protein, vegetables, and starch all cooked together.
How should the rabbit meat be prepared?
The rabbit should be cut into pieces and lightly salted before cooking.
What size onion is required?
The recipe calls for one large onion, diced.
Does this recipe include bell peppers?
Yes, one large bell pepper, diced, is included in the vegetable mix.
What are the key flavor profiles of this dish?
The dish features savory, aromatic, and smoky flavors from the chorizo, saffron, and paprika.
Is the shrimp salted beforehand?
Yes, the 15 large shrimp should be lightly salted after being peeled.
How many links of chorizo are needed?
The recipe uses 4 links of chorizo sausage.
What is the role of the chicken stock?
The chicken stock acts as the cooking liquid for the rice, absorbing the flavors of the meat and vegetables.
What gives the paella its distinct color?
The vibrant color comes from a combination of the saffron, paprika, and tomatoes.