Maria's Signature Paella
Maria's Signature Paella brings together tender chicken, sweet shrimp, briny clams, and silky scallops nestled in saffron-tinted rice. The balance of tomatoes, peppers, and peas adds gentle sweetness and color, while the seafood and saffron perfume every bite. Ideal for festive dinners or weekend gatherings when you want a vibrant, shareable centerpiece.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat olive oil in a very large skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat until it just starts to smoke.
- 2
Sear chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken thighs to a plate and set aside.
- 4
Stir the onion and the garlic into the drippings in the skillet.
- 5
Cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add the calamari, small shrimp, and bell peppers; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the water, rice, tomatoes, peas, saffron, and salt until well combined.
- 8
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet; simmer over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the rice from sticking.
- 9
Arrange the clams and jumbo shrimp decoratively into the rice-chicken mixture.
- 10
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 11
Place the scallops into the paella.
- 12
Continue simmering, covered, until the rice is tender and the scallops are firm and opaque, about 5 minutes.
- 13
Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.
- Calories 934.75 kcal High
- Protein 36.22 g Good Source
- Carbs 119.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 35.54 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 183.25 mg High
- Sodium 694.65 mg High
- Fiber 8.22 g Good Source
- Sugar 18.49 g High
- Added Sugar 9.97 g Moderate
- Calcium 126.4 mg Low Source
- Iron 8.52 mg Good Source
- Potassium 515.05 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 36.99 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 67.96 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Maria's Signature Paella is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Calamari, Chicken Thigh, Clam, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 934.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maria's Signature Paella?
- It is a Spanish paella recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Maria's Signature Paella made of?
- The main ingredients are Calamari, Chicken Thigh, Clam, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Maria's Signature Paella?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Maria's Signature Paella?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 934.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maria's Signature Paella easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 13 steps.
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