Simple Seafood And Sausage Paella Recipes

SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE PAELLA

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp, reserving the shells.
• Bundle the sprigs of parsley, bay leaf, sprigs of thyme, leek, and cloves into a Bouquet Garni. You may use a string to tie them together.
• In a 3-4 quart pot, combine the quartered onion, 2 garlic cloves, sliced carrot, Bouquet Garni, and broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until fragrant.
• Strain, discard the solids, season with salt, and set aside.
• Scrub the littleneck clams and place in a medium pot with white wine, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 5-6 minutes, until the clams have opened.
• Remove from heat, allow to cool enough to handle, and remove clams from shells. Set aside.
• Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth and combine with enough of the shrimp broth to measure 7 cups. Season the broth with salt.
• Transfer the broth to a saucepan and stir in the saffron threads, set aside.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and chorizo. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and blistered on all sides and cooked through. This should take about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cut into 1/2" slices. Set aside.
• Season the fish with salt.
• Set a 12" or larger paella pan, braising pan, or 15" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add and heat 2 tbsps olive oil.
• Add the fish and sear until the surface is opaque, about 1 minute each side. Set aside on a platter. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook, stirring, just until they turn pink, about 1 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
• Add olive oil and onion to the pan.
• Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion begins to color. Meanwhile, bring the reserved broth to a simmer.
• Add 8 cloves garlic and bell pepper to the onion. Cook, stirring for 30-60 seconds ensuring the garlic does not burn.
• Add tomatoes, paprika and salt, stir and cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
• Stir in the chorizo to the onion pan, then stir in the rice until it is coated with oil.
• Add the bay leaf, peas, and green beans.
• Add the broth and mussels. Be sure to push the mussels down into the broth.
• Arrange the clams, shrimp, and fish over the top without pushing into the broth. Cook uncovered, at a moderate bubble, without stirring or poking for 20-24 minutes or until the broth has been absorbed.
• Remove from heat, cover with foil and let sit undisturbed for 10-15 minutes.

MIXED SEAFOOD PAELLA WITH SAUSAGE AND PINK BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the salmon, shrimp, sausage, tomatoes, beans, bell pepper, oregano, and saffron, set over medium-high heat, and bring to a simmer. Let simmer until the shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice and cook for 2 minutes to heat through. Remove from the heat, stir in parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP PAELLA

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in saffron; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in large paella pan or 3-inch-deep 12-inch ovenproof skillet, cook sausage over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Move sausage to one side of pan. Add bell peppers and onion to pan. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and tomatoes; heat to boiling. Stir in rice, wine and heated broth mixture; heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes; remove from heat.
• Stir in shrimp and peas. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

MIXED SAUSAGE PAELLA

Steps:

• Heat stock in a saucepan. Add saffron and set aside. Heat oil in a 12- to 14-inch paella pan or cast-iron skillet. Add sausages and sauté on medium heat until lightly browned. Remove.
• Add onion, bell pepper and garlic to same pan. Sauté until soft. Stir in paprika and rice. Stir in tomato purée. Strain stock and add. Return sausages to pan. Stir once, season liquid to taste and cook, uncovered, on medium about 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Remove from heat and place sheet of parchment paper on surface for 10 minutes. Remove parchment, scatter parsley on top and serve, making sure to include any crusty bits that cling to pan with each portion.

SPANISH-STYLE PAELLA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and chicken in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain if necessary. , Stir in rice and onion. Cook until onion is tender and rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add the broth, tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, salt and saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes. , Stir in the shrimp, peppers and peas. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until rice is tender, shrimp turn pink and liquid is absorbed. Top with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.

EASY PAELLA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.
• Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.