By local Chef, Jennifer Segal
Author of Once Upon A Chef
Paella is a traditional Valencian dish made from rice, vegetables, meat, and seafood, and flavored with saffron. Pronounced “pie-AY-uh,” it takes its name from the paellera, the wide, shallow pan in which it is traditionally cooked. Paella is one of my family’s favorite dishes to share when we go out for Spanish food, and it’s fun to make for a festive occasion at home, too.
I keep it relatively simple here by using only quick-cooking smoked chorizo, shrimp, and mussels. A paella pan is useful if you have one, but you can use any large skillet to make paella. This Spanish dish is a feast!
<<STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS HERE>>
Photo credit: Jennifer Segal, Once Upon a Chef