Dinner for 6

Spanish Paella

Name: Spanish Paella
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 7 oz / 200g chorizo; 200 g / 6 oz squid; 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 red capsicum / bell pepper; 1 1/2 cups paella rice; 2 juicy ripe tomatoes; 300 g / 10 oz chicken thigh fillets; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock; 1 tsp saffron threads; 1 cup frozen peas; 14 / large prawns; 12 large mussels; fresh parsley; 2 lemons

Chicken, chorizo, seafood, rice, vegetables, and saffron simmer together in a colorful Spanish skillet.

Typical price

$17.44for 4 servings

$4.36 per serving$17.44 for 4

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Spanish Dairy-free High-protein Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Bratwurst and other fresh sausage$4.99/lb typical	0.45 lb	$2.19Typical price
Tuna steak, mahi, halibut, trout$11.99/lb typical	0.45 lb	$5.29Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Rice$0.08/oz typical	9.75 oz	$0.78Typical price
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.51Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	29 oz	$2.03Typical price
Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical	5 oz	$0.50Typical price
Shrimp$7.99/lb typical	0.45 lb	$3.50Typical price
Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical	0.95 lb	$5.62Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$26.15

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
7 oz / 200g chorizo
200 g / 6 oz squid
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 red capsicum / bell pepper
1 1/2 cups paella rice
2 juicy ripe tomatoes
300 g / 10 oz chicken thigh fillets
3 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock
1 tsp saffron threads
1 cup frozen peas
14 / large prawns
12 large mussels
fresh parsley
2 lemons

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a 14-inch paella pan over medium-high heat and cook the sliced chorizo for 3 minutes.
Add the squid and cook for 2 minutes, then transfer the chorizo and squid to a plate.
Cook the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the pan for 5 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the rice and tomatoes, then cook for 2 minutes.
Add the broth, saffron, chicken, chorizo, and squid, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Add the peas, prawns, and mussels, then cover and cook for 8 minutes, until the prawns reach 145 F and the mussels open.
Top with parsley and lemon wedges, discarding any mussels that stay closed.

Swaps

Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices