Gerard’s Paella

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 17
Authentic Gerard's Paella recipe for a Spanish feast
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
2 -3 heads garlic , with cloves detached but not skinned
6 red peppers ( cored , seeded and sliced ) or 6 piquillo peppers ( cored , seeded and sliced )
5 -6 lbs chicken , preferably legs and thighs with bone in
4 yellow onions , chopped
2 cans diced tomatoes
6 - 7 1/2 cups chicken stock
20 -25 saffron threads , crushed
2 - 2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika ( Spanish )
4 -5 cups short-grain rice ( uncooked )
2 cans garbanzo beans
1 lb green beans ( could also substitute slender asparagus or baby artichoke hearts )
20 -24 jumbo shrimp
20 -24 clams ( Manila ) or 20 -24 mussels ( New Zealand )
4 -5 lemons , cut into wedges , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
578
Sugar
7g
Fat
22g
Paella is a classic Spanish dish that originated in Valencia, Spain. It's a rice dish that's typically prepared using seafood, chicken, or rabbit, and is flavored with saffron and smoked paprika. Gerard's Paella is a flavorful and authentic recipe that combines chicken, seafood, garbanzo beans, and veggies to create a delish one-pot meal that's perfect for feeding a crowd. It's great for a summer barbecue, family dinners, or special occasions.

Instructions

1.In a large paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2.Add the garlic and red peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
3.Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.
4.Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5.Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, saffron threads, and smoked paprika and stir well to combine.
6.Add the uncooked rice and stir well to combine with the other ingredients.
7.Add the garbanzo beans and green beans (or asparagus/baby artichoke hearts) and stir well to combine.
8.Arrange the jumbo shrimp and clams (or mussels) on top of the rice mixture and cover with a lid.
9.Cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the shrimp and clams (or mussels) are fully cooked.
10.Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot.

PROS

Gerard’s Paella is a flavor-packed one-pot meal that is great for feeding a crowd.

The mix of chicken, seafood, beans, and veggies makes it a balanced and nutritious meal.

CONS

Gerard’s Paella can be time-consuming to make, especially if you’re making it for a large group of people.

The ingredient list can also be quite long and costly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gerard’s Paella is a healthy meal option as it is packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients from the veggies and beans.
Saffron, a key ingredient in the recipe, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been linked to improved mood and brain function.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.