Ingredients
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½ cup olive oil
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1 ¼ pounds chicken thighs
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½ cup onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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¼ pound calamari rings
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¼ pound small shrimp - peeled and deveined
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½ green bell pepper, diced
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½ red bell pepper, diced
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6 cups water
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3 cups long grain rice
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1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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½ cup peas
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2 teaspoons saffron threads
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1 teaspoon salt
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6 large clams in shell, scrubbed
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6 jumbo shrimp in shells (21-25 per lb.)
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6 large sea scallops
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6 wedges lemon
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a very large skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Sear chicken thighs, skin-side down, in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken thighs to a plate and set aside.
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Stir onion and garlic into drippings in the skillet. Cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 1 minute. Add calamari, small shrimp, and bell peppers; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
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Stir in water, rice, tomatoes, peas, saffron, and salt until well combined. Return chicken thighs to the skillet; simmer over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure rice does not stick.
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Decoratively nestle clams and jumbo shrimp into rice-chicken mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Place scallops into paella. Continue simmering, covered, until rice is tender and scallops are firm and opaque, about 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 814 | Calories |
| 30g | Fat |
| 87g | Carbs |
| 47g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 814 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 30g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
| Cholesterol 211mg | 70% |
| Sodium 770mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin C 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium 114mg | 9% |
| Iron 9mg | 52% |
| Potassium 844mg | 18% |
* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
