Get the recipe for Bobby Flay’s chicken and shellfish paella!

shellfish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides protein while being more affordable and suitable for those avoiding shellfish.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers a similar color and health benefits at a lower price.

Start by preparing the rice with onions and short grain rice, which is Spain's version of risotto rice.

Add saffron to the rice mixture along with chicken stock and continue to cook it.

In a separate pan, add chicken breast and thighs, skin side down, and cook slowly to crisp the skin.

Sauté shellfish, including squid and shrimp, in the same pan as the chicken.

Combine the cooked rice with the sautéed chicken, shellfish, and peas in a large pan with a little olive oil.

Prepare an aioli by blending egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic until emulsified; mayonnaise can be used as a substitute.

Layer the cooked rice in a pan, allowing it to set, and then add the chicken, shrimp, tomatoes, squid, and shellfish on top.

Serve the dish family-style, allowing everyone to enjoy the crispy rice and fluffy rice together.

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