Paella - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 Tbsp. olive oil
    1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler fryer chicken, cut up
    1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
    1 tsp. crushed red chili pepper
    18 medium shrimp in shell
    12 small bay scallops, rinsed or 1/4 lb. tiny scallops
    2 large onions, minced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 large green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
    2 (1 lb.) cans Italian plum-style tomatoes, drained, seeded and chopped
    1 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
    6 c. chicken stock or broth
    3 c. long grain rice
    1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed
    1/2 tsp. saffron threads, crushed
    12 small clams, cleaned
    12 small mussels, cleaned
    1 c. shelled fresh or frozen peas
Preparation
    Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in 14-inch paella pan or heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
    Add chicken; brown lightly on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.
    Remove chicken with slotted spoon.

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