Spanish Seafood Paella
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A gorgeous, extravagant Spanish rice dish cooked in a single pan with a rich saffron-infused broth, savory sofrito, and a bounty of seafood including lobster, shrimp, and clams. It features the prized 'socarrat'—a perfectly caramelized, crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the pan.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prepare the shrimp stock and keep the saffron-infused broth warm. → Sauté the chorizo and sofrito (onion, pepper, garlic) in the paella pan, then cook down with tomatoes, paprika, and white wine. → Toast the Bomba rice in the pan with chicken, pour in the warm broth, and simmer uncovered without stirring for 15-18 minutes. → Add the lobster, shrimp, and clams, simmer until dry, then cover tightly with foil off-heat to steam for 10-12 minutes. → Garnish with olive oil, lemon cheeks, and fresh parsley, ensuring you have a crispy caramelized bottom layer (socarrat).
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prepare the shrimp stock and keep the saffron-infused broth warm. → Sauté the chorizo and sofrito (onion, pepper, garlic) in the paella pan, then cook down with tomatoes, paprika, and white wine. → Toast the Bomba rice in the pan with chicken, pour in the warm broth, and simmer uncovered without stirring for 15-18 minutes. → Add the lobster, shrimp, and clams, simmer until dry, then cover tightly with foil off-heat to steam for 10-12 minutes. → Garnish with olive oil, lemon cheeks, and fresh parsley, ensuring you have a crispy caramelized bottom layer (socarrat).
Introduction
A gorgeous, extravagant Spanish rice dish cooked in a single pan with a rich saffron-infused broth, savory sofrito, and a bounty of seafood including lobster, shrimp, and clams. It features the prized 'socarrat'—a perfectly caramelized, crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the pan.
Step 1
Prepare the shrimp stock by peeling 1 lb of shrimp and saving the shells. Place the shells in a medium saucepan with 1 roughly chopped onion, 4 to 5 bay leaves, and 4.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer on medium-low for 15-20 minutes. Strain and set the stock aside.
Step 2
Prepare the lobster tails by cutting along the center top and center underside of the shell. Gently split the top open to expose the meat, remove the vein if present, and slice straight down the middle to split each tail cleanly in half.
Step 3
In a separate pot sprayed with oil, sear the cubed chicken thighs over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until slightly colored, then remove the chicken and set aside.
Step 4
In the same pot used for the chicken, combine 2.5 cups of chicken stock and 3 cups of the prepared shrimp stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, add 1 tsp of lightly crushed saffron threads, and keep this broth warm.
Step 5
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a 15-inch paella pan over medium heat. Add 5 oz of cubed Spanish chorizo and cook for 1-2 minutes until crispy and fat has rendered.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Always use Bomba rice or another Spanish short-grain rice for authentic texture; do not wash the rice beforehand.
Never stir the paella once the broth has been added. Stirring releases starches and prevents the crispy bottom layer (socarrat) from forming.
Ensure you use cured Spanish chorizo rather than raw Mexican chorizo, as they are completely different products.
Cut lemon cheeks by slicing around the core rather than through it to avoid getting seeds in the dish.
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