Lenny's Paella Recipe

Paella Valencia Mixta

Serves 12

Ingredients:

¼      Cup                      Olive oil

8       ounces                 Chicken thigh, Boneless skinless

4       Ounces                Chorizo (about 2 Links)

1       Tblsp                   Pimento de la Vera

1       Pound                  uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

1       pound                  the freshest fish available

8       ounces                 Mussels, de-bearded and cleaned

2       ounces                 Sardines

¼      cup                       sherry

2       cups                     Bomba or Paella Rice

1                                    Yellow Onion, diced

½                                   Pasilla Pepper, diced

1                                    Red Pepper, diced

3       cups                     Broth (vegetable, chicken or fish)

                                      Water, as needed

                   

1       ea                         Bay Leaf

½      Tsp                      Red Pepper Flakes

                                      Salt and Pepper

1       Pinch                   Saffron

1       Medium              Tomato, diced

8       Ounces                green beans, Fava beans or peas

                                     

1       ea                        Roasted pepper

                                      Chopped Parsley

1.    In a large bowl combine some of the olive oil, chicken, Pimenton de la vera, salt and pepper

2.    Place large paella pan or similar pan over medium heat add remaining olive oil add chorizo and chicken to brown. When mostly cooked remove to a bowl and cover.

3.    Add shrimp, mussels and seafood stir to brown add sherry and cover to steam.

4.    Remove from pan and cover

5.    Add rice stir to coat

6.    Add onions and peppers and sauté until translucent

7.    Add enough broth just to cover and simmer

8.    Add bay leaf, pepper flakes and saffron

Add broth as needed, stirring occasionally

9.    When rice is almost done add tomato and vegetables

10.                       Add meat and seafood to reheat

garnish with roasted red pepper and chopped parsley