Rhode Island Paella
A delicious seafood paella inspired by the coastal flavors of Rhode Island. This dish is packed with clams, shrimp, and chorizo, all cooked together with saffron-infused rice.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Parsley - For garnish
- Lemon - 1, cut into wedges
- Peas - 1 cup, frozen
- Shrimp - 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Clams - 1 pound
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Saffron threads - 1/2 teaspoon
- Arborio rice - 1 1/2 cups
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, diced
- Chorizo - 1/2 pound, sliced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until softened.
- Stir in the rice and saffron, then add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
- Add the clams, cover the pan, and cook until they open, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and peas, cover, and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
- Return the chorizo to the pan and stir to combine.
- Serve the paella with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 70g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g