Barcelona-Style Rice Recipe

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Barcelona-Style Rice
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  1. Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry. Mix the oregano and paprika with some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken and stick it in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a paella pan or wide shallow skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is beginning to smoke, add the chicken, skin side down, and brown all over, turning with tongs. Add the chorizo and continue to cook until the oil is a vibrant red color. Remove the chicken and sausage to a platter lined with paper towels.
  3. Return the pan to the stove and lower the heat to medium. Now make a sofrito by sautéing the garlic and onion in the oil that remains in the pan for 7 to 10 minutes, until they begin to brown. Add the tomatoes and cook it all down until the mixture caramelizes a bit and the flavors meld. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the rice, stirring to coat the grains. Stir in the saffron. Pour in 3 cups warm water and simmer for 10 minutes, gently moving the pan around so the rice cooks evenly and absorbs the liquid. Do not cover or stir constantly as you would a risotto.
  4. Add the shrimp, lobster, clams, and the reserved chicken and chorizo. Give the paella a couple of good stirs to tuck all the pieces in there, then just let it simmer, without stirring, until the rice is al dente, about 15 minutes. Scatter the peas on top and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, until the paella looks fluffy and moist. (The ideal paella has a toasted rice bottom called socarrat.) Then let it rest off the heat for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 587.62 Kcal (2460 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.11g 43%
Cholesterol 242.84mg 81%
Sodium 965.77mg 40%
Potassium 837.55mg 18%
Total Carbs 19.48g 6%
Sugars 4.3g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 14%
Protein 47.08g 94%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 127mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.85 Kcal (669 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.65g 43%
Cholesterol 66.06mg 81%
Sodium 262.72mg 40%
Potassium 227.84mg 18%
Total Carbs 5.3g 6%
Sugars 1.17g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 14%
Protein 12.81g 94%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 18%
Iron 0.7mg 15%
Calcium 34.6mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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