Brazilian Paella

1 pound of chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
1 pound chorizo or linguiza sausage, cut into pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups medium grain rice
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 pound cleaned shrimp
3 1/2 cups chicken stock (or water in a pinch)
12 ounce can of diced tomatoes
1/2 pound fresh mussels
1/2 pound little neck clams
1/2 pound of fresh or frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

Optional: a couple fillets of local fish chopped into bite sided pieces, or even lobster or crab claws

Directions:
1. In a large paella pan, or two large skillets, fry chicken and chorizo until browned. Add onion and garlic.
2. Add dried rice to the pan and cook until rice becomes slightly browned.
3. Add stock and tomatoes (not drained) in and stir in saffron. Cover and cook over low heat until the liquid is absorbed (20-30 minutes).
4. Stir in peas and parsley. Top with raw seafood and allow dish to keep cooking covered until the seafood is cooked. The shellfish will open up and the fillets will become flaky white all the way through.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.



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There are so many variations of paella...so mix it up and try new things! This was my first attempt....

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