{"id":39137,"date":"2018-07-09T20:01:26","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T10:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=39137"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:23:11","slug":"classic-spanish-paella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/classic-spanish-paella\/","title":{"rendered":"Paella"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">There is something wildly satisfying about cooking everything in one big pan and calling it dinner, especially when that pan is filled with golden rice, sizzling chicken, and seafood tucked into every corner. <strong>Spanish Paella<\/strong> is one of those dishes that feels dramatic without being difficult, and once you know the rhythm, it becomes surprisingly doable at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">This version keeps things traditional where it matters and practical where it counts. The rice cooks right in the pan, soaking up every bit of flavour, while the toppings steam gently on top so nothing overcooks or turns sad. It is bold, comforting, and exactly the kind of meal that makes people hover around the stove asking when it will be ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-12.jpg\" alt=\"Top view image of Classic Spanish Paella \" class=\"wp-image-55349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-12.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-12-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-12-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-12-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-12-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-12-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-12-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-this-spanish-paella-so-good\">What Makes This Spanish Paella So Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This<strong> Spanish Paella<\/strong> works because it focuses on technique rather than overcomplicating the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-Pan Cooking:<\/strong> Everything cooks in a single wide pan, which means the rice absorbs the stock, spices, and drippings directly instead of being cooked separately and mixed in later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rice-First Method:<\/strong> The rice is toasted briefly before liquid is added, helping it stay separate and firm while still soaking up flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layered Cooking:<\/strong> Proteins are added in stages so chicken stays juicy and seafood gently steams on top instead of overcooking in the rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hands-Off Finish:<\/strong> Once the liquid goes in, there is no stirring, allowing the rice to cook evenly and develop that lightly crisp base everyone fights over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-goes-into-spanish-paella\">What Goes Into Spanish Paella<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Classic-Spanish-Paella-Ingredient-Shot.jpg\" alt=\"Flat lay photo of ingredient shot of boneless chicken thigh fillets, mussels, dry wine, fresh flat leaf parsley, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper, saffron powder, red bell pepper, fire roasted bell pepper. paprika, olive oil, onion powder, onion, low sodium chicken broth, calamari rings, shrimp, garlic powder, multi grain powder, frozen peas\" class=\"wp-image-93931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Classic-Spanish-Paella-Ingredient-Shot.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Classic-Spanish-Paella-Ingredient-Shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Classic-Spanish-Paella-Ingredient-Shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Classic-Spanish-Paella-Ingredient-Shot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Classic-Spanish-Paella-Ingredient-Shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Classic-Spanish-Paella-Ingredient-Shot-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This classic Spanish Paella is loaded with vibrant ingredients that layer together to create deep, savory flavor and beautiful texture. From aromatic saffron to tender seafood, each element plays a key role in building the soul of the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saffron Powder:<\/strong> Just a small amount gives the rice its iconic golden hue and subtle earthy flavor that&#8217;s essential to traditional Paella.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chiken Thigh Fillets:<\/strong> Juicy and tender, chicken thighs hold up well during cooking and soak in all the rich flavors of the broth and spices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mussels and Shrimp:<\/strong> A mix of shellfish brings authentic seafood flavor and adds beautiful variety in texture and presentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medium Grain Rice:<\/strong> This absorbs all the broth and seasoning while holding its shape, perfect for achieving that delicious socarrat crust on the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Please see <a href=\"#recipe-card\">recipe card<\/a> at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-ins-and-substitutions\">Add-Ins and Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to switch things up or work with what you have, these additions fit naturally without changing the soul of the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chorizo:<\/strong> Adds smoky depth and a little richness when browned early in the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artichoke Hearts:<\/strong> Bring a soft, slightly tangy contrast that pairs well with seafood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green Beans:<\/strong> A traditional addition that adds colour and bite without stealing attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clams:<\/strong> Swap or add alongside mussels for extra seafood flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-paella\">How To Make Paella<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"Add the onion, garlic, and diced red capsicum and cook in a paella pan.\" class=\"wp-image-93937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 the Aromatics<\/strong>: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan or paella pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and diced red capsicum and cook for about 3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"Add the chicken thigh pieces and cook until golden on all sides. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper.\" class=\"wp-image-93940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Chicken<\/strong>: Add the chicken thigh pieces and cook until golden on all sides. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step3.jpg\" alt=\"Toss in mussels and calamari, then pour in the wine and let simmer.\" class=\"wp-image-93943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step3-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Add Seafood and Wine<\/strong>: Toss in mussels and calamari, then pour in the wine. Let simmer for 5 minutes until the wine reduces by half and the seafood starts to cook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step4.jpg\" alt=\"Pour in the chicken or fish stock, then add the rice, peas, and saffron and Stir well to combine.\" class=\"wp-image-93944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step4-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Stir in the Rice and Stock<\/strong>: Pour in the chicken or fish stock, then add the rice, peas, and saffron. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly in the pan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step5.jpg\" alt=\"Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and cover.\" class=\"wp-image-93947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step5-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Simmer the Paella<\/strong>: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and cover, allowing most of the liquid to absorb into the rice, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step6.jpg\" alt=\":Once the rice is nearly cooked, gently fold in the shrimp.\" class=\"wp-image-93948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step6-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Add the Shrimp<\/strong>: Once the rice is nearly cooked, gently fold in the shrimp. Cover again and let everything cook until the shrimp turn pink and the rice is fully tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step7.jpg\" alt=\"Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and arrange the capsicum strips.\" class=\"wp-image-93949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step7-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Garnish and Rest<\/strong>: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and arrange the capsicum strips. Let the paella rest, uncovered, for a few minutes to settle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step8.jpg\" alt=\"Scoop from the bottom to get the golden socarrat crust.\" class=\"wp-image-93950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ClassicSpanishPaella-Step8-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Finish and Serve<\/strong>: Drizzle a little olive oil over the finished paella for added richness. Serve hot, making sure to scoop from the bottom to get the golden <em>socarrat<\/em> crust.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a light and flavorful pairing alongside your Spanish Paella, try sides like <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/tomato-bread-spanish-pan-coca\/\">Tomato Bread (Pan Coca)<\/a> for that vibrant, garlicky crunch or <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/chili-lime-texas-caviar\/\">Chili Lime Cowboy Caviar<\/a> to add a bright, refreshing twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d rather lean into indulgence, Garlic Butter Shrimp or <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/steamed-mussels\/\">French Steamed Mussels<\/a> provide lovely seafood synergy. Need something hearty and comforting? Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes or Truffle Fries offer that golden, crispy balance. And if you want to open your meal with something elegant and fun, <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/oysters-3-ways-a-trio-worth-craving\/\">Oysters 3 Ways: A Trio Worth Craving<\/a> is the <em>perfect starter<\/em> to set the tone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pro-tips-for-paella-success\">Pro Tips for Paella Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a wide, shallow pan so the rice cooks evenly and does not pile up in the centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not stir once the broth is added. Stirring releases starch and turns the rice creamy instead of fluffy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm your stock before adding it to keep the cooking temperature steady.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the paella rest off the heat for a few minutes before serving so the rice finishes setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want a lightly crisp base, increase the heat slightly during the final minutes and listen for gentle crackling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-faq-s\">Recipe FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733457286629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I Use a Different Type of Rice for Paella?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Medium grain rice is deal because it absorbs flavor without turning mushy. If you can&#8217;t find it, arborio or jasmine rice works in a pinch, though texture may vary slightly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753763683629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I Need a Paella Pan?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not at all! A wide non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan works just fine. The key is an even layer of rice to help form that golden <em>socarrat<\/em> crust.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753763685774\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What Is Socarrat and How Do I Get It?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Socarrat is the crispy, caramelized rice layer at the bottom of the pan; it\u2019s a prized part of authentic paella. To get it, stop stirring once the liquid is mostly absorbed and let the rice cook uncovered over low heat for a few minutes.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-39.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Spanish Paella in a pan \" class=\"wp-image-55352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-39.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-39-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-39-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-39-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paella-Spanish-IMAGE-39-100x150.jpg 100w, 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wprm-recipe-40162-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"40162\" data-servings=\"6\"><h3 id=\"recipe-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-40162 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny);\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"40162\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US\">US<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"40162\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--primary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-40162-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny);\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"40162\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"40162\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"40162\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;olive oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;large&#032;onion&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6&#032;cloves&#032;garlic&#032;large, finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">large, finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;small&#032;red bell pepper&#032;diced into small pieces\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red bell pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced into small pieces<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;large&#032;boneless skinless chicken thigh fillets&#032;cut into bite-sized pieces\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boneless skinless chicken thigh fillets<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cut into bite-sized pieces<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;large&#032;tomatoes&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;dry white wine&#032;sauv blanc, pinot gris - optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dry white wine<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sauv blanc, pinot gris &#8211; optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;salt&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;pepper&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;10-12&#032;mussels&#032;scraped and cleaned properly\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10-12<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mussels<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">scraped and cleaned properly<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8&#032;ounces&#032;calamari rings\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">calamari rings<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 3\/4&#032;cups&#032;low sodium chicken broth&#032;or stock, or homemade fish stock\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3 3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">low sodium chicken broth<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or stock, or homemade fish stock<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;medium grain rice&#032;or jasmine rice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium grain rice<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or jasmine rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;frozen peas\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen peas<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;saffron powder&#032;or saffron threads\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">saffron powder<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or saffron threads<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;paprika&#032;sweet or smoked\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">paprika<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sweet or smoked<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;garlic powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;onion powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;21&#032;ounces&#032;shrimp\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">21<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">shrimp<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;fresh flat leaf parsley&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh flat leaf parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;fire roasted bell peppers strips&#032;capsicum strips\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fire roasted bell peppers strips<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">capsicum strips<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-40162-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-40162-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"40162\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40162-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat oil in a large sized non-stick pan or well seasoned skillet (or a paella pan if you have one), over medium heat. Fry onion, garlic and capsicum together; cook until onion is transparent (about 3 minutes).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40162-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Saut\u00e9 chicken until golden on all sides. Add in the chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 minutes until they release liquid and the tomatoes begin to create a sauce.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40162-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the wine, mussels and calamari rings. Allow to cook for a further 5 minutes; allow the wine to evaporate to half the quantity, then pour in the stock (or broth), rice, peas, saffron, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix all ingredients until well combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40162-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and cover to allow MOST of the liquid to absorb into the rice, while stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking and burning to the pan underneath. (Cook until the rice is ALMOST cooked through.)<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40162-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add in the prawns, mixing them through the rice, and cover again to allow the prawns and rice to cook completely.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40162-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Once cooked, sprinkle with the parsley. Place capsicum strips over the top of the paella for enhanced flavour to serve. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil over the top before serving.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-40162-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Seafood:<\/strong>\u00a0Fully shelled shrimp is ideal and traditional in paella, but we prefer peeled, tail on shrimp. If you don&#8217;t like seafood, replace with 2 large chicken thigh fillets.<br \/><strong>Chicken:<\/strong>\u00a0Substitute with pork if desired.<br \/><strong>Rice:<\/strong>\u00a0Medium grain or jasmine rice yield the best results.<br \/><strong>Fire roasted peppers:<\/strong>\u00a0Make your own by placing them on direct flame over a gas cooker or stove top until they char and the skin begins to crease and peel.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-40162-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">615<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">73<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">51<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.02<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">323<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">332<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">914<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">823<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">116<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" 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