Traditional Spanish Paella Recipe

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Traditional Spanish Paella
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Directions:

  1. To prepare the herb blend, combine the first 4 ingredients, and set aside.
  2. To prepare paella, combine water, saffron, and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact; set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large paella pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Add sausage and prosciutto; sauté 2 minutes. Remove from pan. Add shrimp, and sauté 2 minutes. Remove from pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, paprika, and 3 garlic cloves; cook 5 minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in herb blend, broth mixture, chicken, sausage mixture, and peas. Bring to a low boil; cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mussels to pan, nestling them into rice mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until shells open; discard any unopened shells. Arrange shrimp, heads down, in rice mixture, and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup lemon juice. Remove from heat; cover with a towel, and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 548.84 Kcal (2298 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.74g 21%
Cholesterol 25.24mg 8%
Sodium 622mg 26%
Potassium 388.49mg 8%
Total Carbs 82.99g 28%
Sugars 5.37g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.58g 18%
Protein 15.65g 31%
Vitamin C 51.7mg 86%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 12.1mg 67%
Calcium 59.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 164.64 Kcal (689 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.12g 21%
Cholesterol 7.57mg 8%
Sodium 186.59mg 26%
Potassium 116.54mg 8%
Total Carbs 24.9g 28%
Sugars 1.61g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.37g 18%
Protein 4.69g 31%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 86%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 20%
Iron 3.6mg 67%
Calcium 17.8mg 6%

* 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

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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