How to Make Easy Paella | Easy Paella Recipe | Allrecipes.com

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: frozen shrimp

Scallops are a lean protein alternative, while frozen shrimp can be more economical.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage can be cheaper.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in sliced chorizo and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Add rice, saffron, paprika, and salt; stir to coat the rice with the mixture.

Pour in broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.

Nestle shrimp, mussels, and calamari into the rice; cover and cook for another 10 minutes until seafood is cooked through.

Add peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes, covered, until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, covered, to allow flavors to meld.

Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley before serving.

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