Paella I

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 30, 2002

If you love seafood and shellfish this dish is perfect for you. It's a bit of work to gather all of the ingredients, however once you have them all ready they come together like a dream. I first had this dish when I was in Spain -- this recipe tastes just like the original.

—Esmee

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 09, 2003

I wouldn't ever use arborio rice for this recipe again, it's too creamy and once it's done the consistency isn't right - paella isn't supposed to be like a risotto.

—MIAX

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Aug 08, 2003

quite authentic and good. italian boyfriend who has eaten paella many times said it tastes like those he had in spain. portions of ingredients are perfect. used safforn threads instead. read another recipe on the net from someone in spain, added tomato paste, thyme and 2 bay leaves. very good flavor but my mussels and shrimps didn't cook coz they were stright out from the fridge. next time might add mussels and shrimps together with the peas n tomatoes to make sure they cook. Important: shellfish MUST be FRESH! don't add too much water, else the rice will be mushy and use aborio rice. they have a firmer bite.

—BABYFLOUR

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Jun 13, 2007

Please don't waste your money on a fancy "paella pan" unless you already have one...or your getting one as a gift but, just to let you know...I've made a fabulous Paella in a Wok.

—juliana07

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Jul 03, 2003

This was my first try at paella. My husband loves paella and said it was better than the ones he has had in finer restaurants. I substituted tumeric for the saffron, and used dried thyme. I too substituded clams for the squid. And put the shell fish in a little sooner than the recipe called for. It was easy to make, and did not take that long to prepare, the only thing that took any time was the chopping of ingredients. I highly recomend this recipe to anyone wanting a good paella.

—MAINESEA

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Jun 20, 2005

This was excellent! My mother was Cuban so I know good paella when I taste it! It was very similar to what she made. I made it for Father's Day and got rave reviews. Which is good because they all know their spanish food! I eliminated the squid and used scallops instead of mussells. This worked great. Also, needs more wine (to taste of course) and I added a little hot sauce, muy bueno! Will make again!

—JENWOP7573

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Jan 03, 2011

Truly a remarkable, memorable dish. I've made this several times already (once for a dinner party - to elated, gobbled-up glee) and sometimes for some extras that I freeze for another night. The only successful "changes" that I've made, having prepared it a few times now, is to brown the chorizo and drain b4 adding the onion, peppers, and garlic, have the chicken pre-cooked and cubed, and to toss everything in a large skillet (less the seafood and peas, until prior to serving) and use Vigo brand saffron-flavored rice. Covered, it's typically ready in 40 min. and I haven't found the need for more than 3 c. chicken stock, 1/2 c. wine. I've even used canned, diced Rotel tomatos w/ no complaints. Oh and I'm happier w/o the mussels, so we skip on those. Absolutely amazing!

—Rock_lobster

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May 17, 2003

An excellent rendition of a great Spanish "meal". I would and did add just a bit more saffron. The instructions are perfect!

—T.C. MACD

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Nutrition

Calories
503 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
55.5 g
18%

Cholesterol
98 mg
33%

Fat
17.6 g
27%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
26.4 g
53%

Sodium
340 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Paella I

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 503
** Calories from Fat: 159

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 17.6g 27 %
** Saturated Fat 4.2g 21 %
** Cholesterol 98mg 33 %
** Sodium 340mg 14 %
** Potassium 537mg 15 %
** Total Carbohydrates 55.5g 18 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
** Protein 26.4g 53 %
** Sugars 3.8g
** Vitamin A 31 %
** Vitamin C 92 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 48 %
** Thiamin 26 %
** Niacin 88 %
** Vitamin B6 33 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
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