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Paella Jambalaya Fusion Recipe: A Spicy Spanish-Cajun Feast
If jambalaya and paella had a delicious baby, this would be it! This one-pot wonder blends the smoky richness of Cajun cooking with the golden saffron soul of Spanish paella. Itâs perfect for a weekend dinner with friends or a special night with the family. It takes a little prep, but once everythingâs ready, the rest is easyâand oh so worth it. And let me tell youâleftovers? Even better the next day!
đ„ 6 Servingsâ±ïž Prep & Cook: 1h 30mâł Prep: 30 minđ„ Cook: 1hđ€ Chef Jean-Pierređ chefjeanpierre
đ„ Ingredients
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đł Cookware
- oven
- frying pan
- pan
- spatula
- pot
đ Preparation Steps
1
Prepare Your Mise en Place
2
Chop all vegetables, measure spices, and prep seafood. Keep everything organized and ready to go. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
3
Prep & Sear the Chicken
4
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Use dark meat for richer flavor and moisture.
5
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in two pansâone casserole for the rice and one frying pan for the chicken.
6
Sauté the diced onion until lightly golden in the casserole pan
7
In the frying pan, sear chicken on both sides until browned. This is where you build that gorgeous color and flavor.
8
Once the chicken is seared, remove it and set aside.
9
Build the Rice Base
10
To the casserole with onion, add rice and toast it gently, stirring like a risotto until lightly golden.
11
Add the saffron and pour in a splash of white wine to create a saffron infusion. Let it simmer a minute to bloom that beautiful color.
12
Add chopped bell peppers and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the tarragon, thyme, bay leaf, and a pinch of cayenne if you like a kick.
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13
Pour in the chicken stock. Stir everything together, scraping the bottom with a spatula to loosen all that flavor.
14
Return the chicken to the pan. Cover and bake at 350°F for â±ïž 30 minutes.
15
Prepare the Seafood - While the rice bakes:
16
While the rice bakes, prep the seafood. In a hot pan, quickly sear scallops in olive oil until golden on each side. Donât overcrowd and donât overcookâcolor is key!
17
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and sear until just pink and lightly charred. Set both aside.
18
Steam the Mussels
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19
Combine the shallots, garlic, and white wine in a small pot with a cover, and bring to a boil.
shallot, minced1/2chopped garlic2 tbspgarlic-infused olive oil (or regular olive oil)2 tbsp
20
Add the mussels, cover, and steam until they open. Discard any that stay closed.
mussels, scrubbed and debearded1 lb
21
Final Bake & Assembly
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After â±ïž 30 minutes in the oven, remove the rice mixture. Gently stir in diced ham and chopped tomato.
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Nestle in the shrimp and scallops. Return to the oven uncovered for another 10ââ±ïž 15 minutes until everything is cooked through and flavors are married.
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Garnish & Serve
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To finish, arrange the mussels on top and garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
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I like to add a little lemon crownâcut with a zigzag pattern, just like we used to do in the â70s. It's fun. Itâs festive. Itâs extraordinary.
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Serve hotâevery plate should have some rice, chicken, shrimp, scallops, and a couple of mussels. This is a celebration in a pan!
mussels, scrubbed and debearded1 lb
Nutrition Facts
calories
818.26 kcal
fat Content
34.93 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3.49 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
1387.54 mg
protein Content
51.5 g
trans Fat Content
0.16 g
cholesterol Content
207.25 mg
carbohydrate Content
68.81 g
saturated Fat Content
9.47 g
unsaturated Fat Content
22.12 g
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