Paella Recipe

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Paella
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over chicken; marinate for 1 hour, covered, in refrigerator.
  2. Heat oil in paella pan over medium-high heat. Saute chorizio until browned, remove and reserve. Add chicken skin side down and brown on all sides, turning with tongs. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper Remove chicken from pan and reserve.
  3. In sam pan, saute onions, garlic, and parsley for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook until mixture carmelizes a bit and flavors meld. Fold in rice and stir-fry to coat grains. Pour in water and simmer fo 10 minutes, gently moving pan around so the rice cooks evenly and absorbs liquid.
  4. Add chicken, chorizio, and saffron. Add clams and shrimp, tucking them into the rice. Shrimp will take about 8 minutes to cook.
  5. Give paella a good shake and let it simmer, without stirring, until rice is al dente, about 15 minutes.
  6. During last 5 minutes of cooking, when rice is filling the pan, add lobster tails. When paella is cooked and rice looks fluffy and moist, turn heat up for 40 seconds until you can small the rice toast at the bottom of the pan. Then it's perfect!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 516.66 Kcal (2163 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.12g 42%
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27%
Sodium 1431.38mg 60%
Potassium 383.47mg 8%
Total Carbs 44.89g 15%
Sugars 2.71g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.45g 22%
Protein 26.23g 52%
Vitamin C 27.5mg 46%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 120.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.41 Kcal (454 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.69g 42%
Cholesterol 16.89mg 27%
Sodium 300.35mg 60%
Potassium 80.46mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.42g 15%
Sugars 0.57g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 22%
Protein 5.5g 52%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 46%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 17%
Iron 0.8mg 21%
Calcium 25.3mg 12%

* 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

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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