Skottelbraai paella: Discover the Perfect Recipe!
A delicious and vibrant Skottelbraai paella recipe that brings the flavors of Spain to your outdoor cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skottelbraai
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
- 1 cup chorizo, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 tsp saffron threads
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in the Skottelbraai over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken and chorizo; cook until browned.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, saffron, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the shrimp and peas; cook until shrimp are pink and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other seafood like mussels or calamari.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken and shrimp with vegetables.
- Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg