Spicy Seafood & Pork Paella

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Spicy and Flavorful Seafood & Pork Paella
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
14 ounces pork legs , cut into chunks
2 garlic cloves , sliced
1 onion , finely chopped
7 ounces chorizo sausage , cut into small pieces
14 ounces risotto rice
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
14 ounces canned unpeeled cherry tomatoes
4 cups vegetable stock , hot
7 ounces Baby Spinach
7 ounces clams , cleaned

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
550
Sugar
2g
Fat
22g
Spicy Seafood & Pork Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in Valencia. It is a flavor-packed rice dish that combines pork, seafood, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for impressing dinner guests, as it is both delicious and visually stunning, with bright red from the chorizo and tomatoes, green from the spinach, and brown from the rice. It is also a great option for a cozy night in, curled up on the couch with a bowl of this delicious dish and a glass of your favorite wine.

Instructions

1.In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until browned on all sides.
2.Remove the pork from the pan and add the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent.
3.Add the chorizo and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it starts to release its oils.
4.Add the smoked paprika and canned unpeeled cherry tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down.
5.Add the risotto rice to the pan and stir until it is coated with the tomato mixture.
6.Add hot vegetable stock slowly, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Continue adding the stock and stirring until the risotto is cooked, but still has a little bite to it.
7.Add the baby spinach and clams. Cover the pan and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the clams are fully opened.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This Seafood & Pork Paella is spicy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients from the seafood and vegetables.

It is a perfect dish for dinner parties or for a cozy night in with family and friends.

CONS

This recipe requires some cooking skills and patience as the rice needs to be stirred constantly and it can take some time to cook.

The clams can also be expensive and might not be easily available in certain areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Seafood & Pork Paella is a great source of lean protein from pork and clams. It is also packed with vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, including vitamin A and vitamin C from spinach.
The smoked paprika is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help to reduce the risk of certain diseases.

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