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Easy Spanish Paella

By Rachael | Updated on November 15, 2018

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Thank you Le Creuset for providing me with an amazing Paella pan to facilitate this post! All opinions are my own.

Easy Spanish Paella: Saffron infused rice, hearty sausage, prawns, fresh green beans, and more! This Easy Spanish Paella will take your tastebuds on a Valencian vacation.

Spanish Paella: Saffron infused rice, hearty sausage, prawns, and fresh green beans! This Spanish Paella will take your tastebuds on a Valencian vacation.

Easy Spanish Paella

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I am obsessed with Paella. The first time I ate it was when I was in high school. My mom doesn’t like shrimp, and it therefore took me 15 years to be introduced to it.

In our high school Spanish Club (nerd alert) we got to do all these cool things, like go to Tijuana and work in a school, and head to downtown San Diego to try an authentic Spanish Restaurant (Spain)! I ordered Paella, and the heavens opened and my tastebuds experienced real bliss. Haha okay, maybe not that extreme, but it was really really good.

And so I am ashamed to admit I have only eaten it like 3 times since. But you guys…. I never wanted to make it because it seems so hard. Wrong!

Easy Spanish Paella Recipe: Saffron infused rice, hearty sausage, prawns, and fresh green beans! This Spanish Paella will take your tastebuds on a Valencian vacation.

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A long list of ingredients, and an expensive spice that literally costs as much as gold, and the fear of the unknown have always stopped me.

Until today!!! And you guys, I am so glad I got over it because it is delicious! And easy.

My goal was to make a paella that has easy to find ingredients that you can get at your local grocery store, is not too hard to make, and tastes amazing.

Mission accomplished.

This may not be the most authentic paella ever, but it fits the bill and tastes awesome. And I credit Le Creuset with the success. At least a part of it. They sent me an awesome Paella Pan.  I absolutely love this pan, and now want all of them. I definitely gave my hubby and kids a few Mother’s Day gift hints… And Le Creuset has a wide collection of Gifts under $250

Paella was named after the pan it is cooked in. And every region of Spain cooks it a little differently with different meats and vegetables. So while my Paella has sausage and prawns, and others have lobster and muscles, the key is getting the socarrat at the bottom of the pan. That is what makes a good Paella.

Socarrat is the layer of toasted rice at the bottom of the pan, and that is where the Le Creuset comes in. The wide, shallow, pan, cast iron, and matte black enamel allow excess moisture to evaporate and the socarrat to form. Read more about this on the Le Creuset website.

Recipe for Spanish Paella: Saffron infused rice, hearty sausage, prawns, and fresh green beans! This Spanish Paella will take your tastebuds on a Valencian vacation.

I am in love with this pan. So my picky little eater, and my not so picky eaters better really love Paella, or learn to love it, because it is now in the regular dinner rotation.

How to Make Spanish Paella Easy: Saffron infused rice, hearty sausage, prawns, and fresh green beans! This Spanish Paella will take your tastebuds on a Valencian vacation.There are a few tricks to this recipe, but mostly it requires some patience while things simmer, and all those good flavors combine.

The Pan!

But let’s talk about this pan for a few minutes longer…

The color…I mean, beautiful! Right? I had the hardest time choosing. But I am so glad I went with this one, but it comes in several different color options. The color is long-lasting, and resists chipping and cracking.

The functionality…Traditionally Paella is cooked on a grill, outside. And guess what? Yep you guessed it, this pan works well on the stovetop or outdoor grill! How awesome is that?! You don’t have to worry about ruining your pan. This durable material also offers even heat distribution and superior heat retention. It is made for high temperature.

It has a durable matte black enamel finish, that not only helps with the soccarat, but also requires no seasoning. Totally Eazy Peazy!

Basically, I love everything about this pan, and I can’t recommend it enough. Not only is it amazing for Paella, but it is a HUGE pan, perfect for cooking meals for my family. I can sear food on the top of the stove, and then pop it in the oven to finish cooking. And when I am all done, pop it in the dishwasher. It is a miracle.

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Easy Spanish Paella

Easy Spanish Paella: Saffron infused rice, hearty sausage, prawns, fresh green beans, and more! This Easy Spanish Paella will take your tastebuds on a Valencian vacation.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: easy, paella recipe, spanish pealla
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 8 ounce rice 1 package) I used "Vigos" saffron Spanish rice, which has some seasoning in the package, but any kind works.
  • 2 Tbs garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 pinches saffron threads large pinches of Spanish saffron soaked in 1 cup water
  • 26 ounces Seafood Stock Can replace with chicken stock if you can't find seafood stock
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 pound fresh green beans ends snipped, and cut in half.
  • 1/2 pound smoked sausage Kielbasa
  • 1 lb large prawns or large shrimp peeled and deveined

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a Le Creuset Paella Pan (or large cast iron skillet), heat olive oil, and saute onions for 2-3 minutes until fragrant over medium-high heat
  • Add in minced garlic and rice with 1/4 cup water
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes
  • Pour saffron and the water it is soaking in over the top, along with the stock
  • Add seasonings, green beans, tomatoes, and smoked sausage
  • Add some salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn down to low heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes. Do not stir, you want that nice crust to form on the bottom.
  • Put your uncooked shrimp on top, and press down into the rice, then let cook for 10 more minutes until shrimp is pink, add some pepper and salt if desired
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 1308mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3.4mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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  1. Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

    April 17, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    this looks geat! Paella is one of those dishes to make on my bucket list!
    Reply
  2. The Foodie Affair says

    April 18, 2015 at 11:30 am

    This looks so good - the ingredients and that pan! oh, my gosh. Love the blue color!
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    • Rachael says

      April 19, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks! I do too. I am so happy to have it. But now I want ALL my pans to be Le Creuset!
      Reply
  3. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says

    May 13, 2015 at 4:31 am

    I love paella, but I have never made it myself. This recipe looks great, I am going to try it!
    Reply

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