Name: Roasted Spanish Paella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 cups short-grain Spanish rice (Bomba or Arborio); cups 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (warmed); lb 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks (seasoned with salt and pepper); lb 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; cup 1/2 cup Spanish chorizo, sliced; 1 onion, diced (finely chopped); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced (thinly sliced); 1 tomato, diced (seeded and chopped); cup 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen); tsp 1/2 tsp saffron threads (soaked in 1/4 cup warm water); tsp 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil; Lemon wedges for serving

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1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

🌡️ 400°F

AI Wisdom: Ensure the oven is fully preheated before proceeding.
2

In a large paella pan or oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Pan should be hot but not smoking.
3

Add chicken and sear until browned, then remove from the pan.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
4

In the same pan, sauté chorizo until it releases oils, then add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
5

Stir in rice, smoked paprika, and diced tomato. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the rice.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Coat the rice evenly with the flavors.
6

Pour in saffron with water, warm broth, peas, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7

Place the seared chicken back into the pan, add shrimp on top, and transfer to the preheated oven.

⏱️ 20 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F

AI Wisdom: Ensure shrimp are pink and cooked through.
8

Once the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
9

Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot.

AI Wisdom: Squeeze lemon before eating for a burst of freshness.

Roasted Spanish Paella

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