My Shortcut Paella Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
• Add chicken breast pieces and stir-fry until brown on the outside.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• Turn heat down to medium high and add the sausage slices and sauté until browned.
• Add onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is limp, about 5 minutes, add the rice mix, water, and tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil, uncovered, then turn down to a simmer and cook 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
• Stir in the shrimp, clams, and chicken; cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until the clams open.
• Stir in the peas and serve.

Steps:

• Combine the paprika and oregano in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken and marinate chicken for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Heat oil in a paella pan over medium-high heat. Saute the chorizo until browned, remove and reserve. Add chicken skin-side down and brown on all sides, turning with tongs. Add salt and freshly ground pepper. Remove from pan and reserve.
• In the same pan, make a sofrito by sauteing the onions, garlic, and parsley. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes on a medium heat. Then, add tomatoes and cook until the mixture caramelizes a bit and the flavors meld. Fold in the rice and stir-fry to coat the grains. Pour in water and simmer for 10 minutes, gently moving the pan around so the rice cooks evenly and absorbs the liquid. Add chicken, chorizo, and saffron. Add the clams and shrimp, tucking them into the rice. The shrimp will take about 8 minutes to cook. Give the paella a good shake and let it simmer, without stirring, until the rice is al dente, for about 15 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, when the rice is filling the pan, add the lobster tails. When the paella is cooked and the rice looks fluffy and moist, turn the heat up for 40 seconds until you can smell the rice toast at the bottom, then it's perfect.
• Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with peas, parsley and lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Heat rice according to package directions. Heat oil and turmeric in a medium skillet over medium; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice, bell pepper, and next 4 ingredients (through black pepper); cook 3 minutes. Arrange shrimp over rice mixture; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shrimp are done and rice is slightly crisp. Top with cilantro, if desired.