La Tapa Paella for Two

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
La Tapas Paella, a Spanish classic perfect for a date night
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup carrot , finely diced
1/4 cup white onion , finely diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper , finely diced
1/2 tablespoon garlic , minced
1 pinch saffron
4 bay leaves
2 cups long grain rice
olive oil
chicken stock
4 slices hot Italian sausage or 4 slices chorizo sausage
4 ounces chicken pieces , your choice of chicken parts with skin
4 shrimp , with head on , unpeeled
2 ounces lobster meat
2 ounces fish
2 ounces sliced calamari , tentacles kept whole
8 mussels , preferably black
4 frozen whole cooked crawfish
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 dash habanero sauce
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup frozen peas
2 leeks , thinly sliced
red pepper , thinly sliced
lemon wedge ( optional )
fresh cilantro , sliced ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
680
Sugar
10g
Fat
26g
La Tapas Paella is a Spanish classic that has been enjoyed for generations The dish originated in the Valencia region of Spain, but has since become a staple throughout the country and in many parts of the world The dish typically consists of rice, saffron, and an assortment of seafood and meat, all cooked together in a special paella pan La Tapas Paella is perfect for a cozy night in with a loved one or a small group of close friends The dish has a unique and complex flavor that is sure to impress whoever you're cooking for

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a paella pan over medium heat
2.Add onion, carrot, and red bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes until they are tender
3.Add garlic, saffron, and bay leaves, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant
4.Add rice and stir until rice is coated with oil
5.Pour enough chicken stock to cover the rice (about 4 cups)
6.Bring to boil and then reduce the heat to low.
7.Cook for 10 minutes
8.Arrange sausage, chicken, shrimp, lobster, fish, calamari, and mussels on top of the rice
9.Cover with foil and cook for another 10 minutes
10.Sprinkle white wine, peas, leeks, red pepper, and habanero sauce on top of the rice.
11.Increase the heat to high and cook for 5 minutes
12.Let the paella sit for a few minutes, covered with foil
13.Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges (optional)

PROS

La Tapas Paella is a great date night dish that is perfect for sharing
The combination of seafood and sausage makes for a hearty and flavorful dinner
The recipe is easy to customize- feel free to add or subtract seafood as you see fit

CONS

La Tapas Paella takes a bit of time to prepare but is totally worth it in the end
This recipe makes a large amount of food and may be hard to finish in one sitting
The dish typically calls for a special paella pan, which can be expensive and hard to find

HEALTH & BENEFITS

La Tapas Paella is a good source of protein and complex carbohydrates
The shrimp and fish in this dish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure
Spicy foods like habanero peppers can also help boost metabolism and reduce inflammation

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