Paella, Portuguese Style

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Portuguese Style Paella Recipe with Shrimp and Sausage
in Seafood

Prep

35 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 broiler-fryer chickens , each cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lb lean pork , cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups onions , chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups long grain white rice , raw
1/2 teaspoon saffron strand
1 lb Italian sausage ( about 5 sausages )
2 medium fresh tomatoes , peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf
4 cups condensed chicken broth , undiluted
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp , shelled and deveined
1 package frozen peas , thawed
0.5 jar pimientos
2 lemons , cut into 8 wedges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
692
Sugar
6g
Fat
38g
Portuguese Style Paella is a delicious and savory seafood dish that originated from Valencia, Spain. This dish is made with different kinds of meat and seafood, cooked in a big paella pan over an open flame. The Portuguese version is a bit different from the traditional dish, as it uses sausage and pork, but it still uses many of the same familiar ingredients like saffron, peas and shrimp. This dish is perfect for entertaining and sharing with family and friends. It's a great comfort food recipe that will transport your taste buds to sunny Portugal!

Instructions

1.Season the chicken and pork with salt and pepper.
2.Heat olive oil in a paella pan (a wide, shallow pan with a lid) over medium-high heat.
3.Add chicken and pork and saute until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4.Add onions and garlic to the same pan and saute until translucent.
5.Add rice and saffron and stir for a minute.
6.Add sausage, tomatoes, bay leaf, chicken broth, and reserved chicken and pork to the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
7.Cover the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
8.Add shrimp, peas, and pimientos to the pan. Cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
9.Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

PROS

This dish is a flavorful and hearty one-pot meal that is perfect for entertaining.

The combination of chicken, pork, sausage, and shrimp makes it a complete protein dish.

CONS

Paella can be an expensive dish to prepare with the use of meat, seafood, and other ingredients in the recipe.

It can be high in calories and sodium if not portioned and prepared properly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Paella is a great source of protein and carbohydrates.
The use of onions, garlic, and tomatoes in the recipe adds antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds to the dish.

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