Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 3 garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 chicken thighs, skinned in cut into bite size pieces
  • 12 large prawns (28 - 31 count)
  • 3 chorizo sausage, cut in small pieces
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 garlic, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, roasted
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth (more if needed)
  • 4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon saffron thread
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cup white wine (more if needed)
  • 1 cup frozen peas, rinsed in hot tap water
  • 1/2 - 3/4 lb scallops
  • 14 ounces artichoke hearts
  • 12 -16 mussels
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • lemon slice
  • parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • Cut the red pepper, removing the seeds and slice into 4 sections. In the oven (475) or over the grill, roast the peppers until charred, about 12 - 15 minutes. Remove the pepper to a bowl and place a plate over it to steam the veggies for about 10 - 15 minutes. Remove the skin and cut the peppers into strips. Set aside in a baggie.
  • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. In two separate containers, add the marinade to the chicken and the prawns. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Heat about 1 T of the marinade in a skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken until lightly brown. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the sausage to the pan and cook over medium heat until well browned. Remove to the plate.
  • Add a bit of the reserved marinade to the skillet and add the onions and garlic. Cook until soft. Stir in the rice and brown slightly.
  • Remove the onions/rice mixture to a paella pan. Using part of the chicken stock, deglaze the skillet and add the liquid to the rice.
  • Add the rest of the broth, tomatoes, saffron threads, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until rice is tender.
  • Cover the peas with warm water for about 10 minutes to bring them to room temperature. Drain.
  • Add white wine, peas, scallops and artichoke hearts; toss gently.
  • Drain shrimp; push into rice mixture along with the clams. Add the red pepper.
  • Bake, covered in 350 oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and clams are open.
  • Garnish with parsley, lemon slices and parmesan cheese.