{"id":2055,"date":"2014-01-19T07:04:35","date_gmt":"2014-01-19T07:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/?p=2055"},"modified":"2014-04-28T04:51:47","modified_gmt":"2014-04-28T04:51:47","slug":"awesome-spanish-paella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/awesome-spanish-paella\/","title":{"rendered":"Awesome Spanish Paella"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-2.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2107\" title=\"14 Paella Ready to Serve 4\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-4-580x476.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-4-580x476.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-4-300x246.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-4.jpg 1812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a>Paella is a dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious.\u00a0 There are many variations on this recipe.\u00a0 Try this Texas\/Spanish version.\u00a0 Your family will love it and they&#8217;ll be impressed at your ability to cook this traditional Spanish dish.\u00a0 There are many unique flavors that may be new to your family&#8217;s taste buds, such as Saffron, Mussels, Chirizo Sausage and White Wine.\u00a0 The combination of flavors, however is compelling, which makes this a favorite of the people of Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Begin your preparation with a shallow pan with a large diameter.\u00a0 My Calphalon Dutch oven is a full 14&#8243; in diameter and is 4 1\/2&#8243; deep.\u00a0 There are pans made specifically for paella that are pretty shallow, but I found this one to be very suitable. An extra large skillet may also work for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6 Tablespoons &#8211;\u00a0 Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/li>\n<li>1.25 Pounds &#8211;\u00a0 Chorizo Sausage Links<\/li>\n<li>4.5 Pounds &#8211;\u00a0 Fresh Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts, chopped into cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 Each &#8211; Large Red Onion, Chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 Each &#8211;\u00a0 Large Red Bell Pepper, Chopped<\/li>\n<li>5 Cloves &#8211; Fresh Garlic, Minced<\/li>\n<li>1 Can &#8211; Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 ounce can (Or two fresh tomatoes chopped)<\/li>\n<li>1 Teaspoon &#8211;\u00a0 Smoked Paprika<\/li>\n<li>2 Teaspoons &#8211;\u00a0 Salt<\/li>\n<li>3 Cups &#8211;\u00a0 Short Grain White Rice<\/li>\n<li>5.25 Cups &#8211;\u00a0 Water<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 Cup &#8211;\u00a0 White Wine<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Teaspoon &#8211; Lobster Base Concentrate, such as Superior Touch brand<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Teaspoon &#8211; Ground Saffron from fibers<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Pound &#8211; Fresh Asparagus, cut to 1\/2 the diameter of the pan or pot.<\/li>\n<li>8 Ounces &#8211; English Peas (1\/2 can)<\/li>\n<li>8 Each &#8211; Extra Large Shrimp, heads on<\/li>\n<li>12 &#8211; 16 &#8211; Fresh Mussels<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup &#8211;\u00a0 Fresh Parsley, chopped slightly<\/li>\n<li>1.5 Lemons &#8211;\u00a0 Cut into 8 Wedges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Place Mussels in a bowl of cool water, remove the beards by pulling with the edge of a knife.\u00a0 Ensure they are alive by confirming they close their shells in the water.<\/li>\n<li>Brown Chorizo Sausage in 2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/li>\n<li>Remove and let cool.\u00a0 Drain excess liquid. Then slice into 1\/4&#8243; wafers<\/li>\n<li>Brown Chicken in 2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, drain excess liquid<\/li>\n<li>Saute Red Onions, Bell Pepper and Garlic in 2 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.<\/li>\n<li>When onions begin to become clear and bell pepper begins to be tender, add the Chicken, Diced Tomatoes, Salt, Paprika, Rice, Water, Wine, Lobster Base and Ground Saffron.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to a simmer and stir as rice cooks and absorbs the liquid.<\/li>\n<li>When the liquid is absorbed, approximately 30 minutes, layer the Chorizo, English Peas, Asparagus, then Shrimp and Mussels.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and steam the contents for 15 minutes.\u00a0 shrimp will be a rich pink color.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from heat and allow Paella to rest for an additional 10 minutes.\u00a0 Serve!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>This recipe easily feeds a dozen adults.\u00a0 Most recipes on this site are loved by children as much as adults.\u00a0 Paella, however, may require you to have the ingredients for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches or similar meal for the kids.\u00a0 I think the resistance has something to do with shrimp heads.<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/02-Paella-Pot-14-x-4.5-inches.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2065\" title=\"02 - Paella Pot 14 x 4.5 inches\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/02-Paella-Pot-14-x-4.5-inches-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/02-Paella-Pot-14-x-4.5-inches-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/02-Paella-Pot-14-x-4.5-inches-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Paella-Browning-Chirizo-Sausage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2066\" title=\"03 Paella - Browning Chirizo Sausage\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Paella-Browning-Chirizo-Sausage-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Paella-Browning-Chirizo-Sausage-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/03-Paella-Browning-Chirizo-Sausage-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/04-Paella-Browning-Sausage-Flip.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2067\" title=\"04 - Paella Browning Sausage - Flip\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/04-Paella-Browning-Sausage-Flip-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/04-Paella-Browning-Sausage-Flip-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/04-Paella-Browning-Sausage-Flip-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Paella-Chirizo-Sausage-Sliced.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2068\" title=\"05 -Paella - Chirizo Sausage Sliced\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Paella-Chirizo-Sausage-Sliced-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Paella-Chirizo-Sausage-Sliced-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/05-Paella-Chirizo-Sausage-Sliced-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/06-Paella-Cooking-Chopped-Chicken.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2069\" title=\"06 - Paella -  Cooking Chopped Chicken\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/06-Paella-Cooking-Chopped-Chicken-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/06-Paella-Cooking-Chopped-Chicken-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/06-Paella-Cooking-Chopped-Chicken-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/07-Paella-Purple-Onions-Red-Bell-Peppers-and-Garlic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2070\" title=\"07 - Paella - Purple Onions Red Bell Peppers and Garlic\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/07-Paella-Purple-Onions-Red-Bell-Peppers-and-Garlic-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/07-Paella-Purple-Onions-Red-Bell-Peppers-and-Garlic-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/07-Paella-Purple-Onions-Red-Bell-Peppers-and-Garlic-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/08-Paella-Added-Rice-and-Chicken.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2071\" title=\"08 - Paella -  Added Rice and Chicken\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/08-Paella-Added-Rice-and-Chicken-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/08-Paella-Added-Rice-and-Chicken-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/08-Paella-Added-Rice-and-Chicken-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/09-Paella-Layered-Chirizo-and-English-Peas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2072\" title=\"09 - Paella -  Layered Chirizo and English Peas\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/09-Paella-Layered-Chirizo-and-English-Peas-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/09-Paella-Layered-Chirizo-and-English-Peas-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/09-Paella-Layered-Chirizo-and-English-Peas-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/10-Paella-Added-Head-on-Shrimp-and-Asparagus-and-Mussels.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2112\" title=\"10 - Paella - Added Head on Shrimp and Asparagus and Mussels\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/10-Paella-Added-Head-on-Shrimp-and-Asparagus-and-Mussels-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/10-Paella-Added-Head-on-Shrimp-and-Asparagus-and-Mussels-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/10-Paella-Added-Head-on-Shrimp-and-Asparagus-and-Mussels-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11-Paella-Steaming-for-15-mins.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2074\" title=\"11 - Paella Steaming for 15 mins\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11-Paella-Steaming-for-15-mins-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11-Paella-Steaming-for-15-mins-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11-Paella-Steaming-for-15-mins-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/12-Garnish-of-Lemon-and-Parsley-Ready-to-top-Paella.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2075\" title=\"12 - Garnish of Lemon and Parsley - Ready to top Paella\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/12-Garnish-of-Lemon-and-Parsley-Ready-to-top-Paella-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/12-Garnish-of-Lemon-and-Parsley-Ready-to-top-Paella-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/12-Garnish-of-Lemon-and-Parsley-Ready-to-top-Paella-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2108\" title=\"14 Paella Ready to Serve 4\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-41-580x476.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-41-580x476.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-41-300x246.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/14-Paella-Ready-to-Serve-41.jpg 1812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paella is a dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious.\u00a0 There are many variations on this recipe.\u00a0 Try this Texas\/Spanish version.\u00a0 Your family will love it and they&#8217;ll be impressed at your ability to cook this traditional Spanish dish.\u00a0 There are many unique flavors that may be new to your family&#8217;s taste buds, [&hellip;]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2110,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2055","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-past-meals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2055"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2057,"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055\/revisions\/2057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}