Homestyle Paella

This is one of the families favorite meals. It is made to feed a large family and share at the table straight from the skillet. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)

1 lb andouille sausage (slice 1/2 inch thick)

1 large onions diced

3 cloves of garlic minced

1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup frozen peas

saffron infused Spanish rice

salt & pepper

Saffron (8 to 10 threads)

garlic powder

onion powder

paprika

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the a large cast iron skillet to medium high heat and add 1 tbsp of EVOO and 1 tbsp of Butter to the pan. Throw in the Sausage and brown and all sides, then transfer sausages with slotted spoon to a plate. 

Step 2: Keep drippings in pan and add in the onions, Season with salt and pepper to taste and saute for 3 to 5 min (until the onions become translucent), then add in garlic and parsley and cook for another min before mixing in your rice to toast for 2 to 3 min.

Step 3: Add in your can of crushed tomatoes and stir to incorporate then add in your cup of chicken stock. This would be a good time to season your dish with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika,and throw in your saffron as well. Mix well and add in your sausage.

Step 4: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and cover the skillet with some aluminum foil. Once the Oven is hot transfer the Paella to the oven and turn off the stove top. Cook for 20 min  or once all liquid has evaporated. Take skillet out and add shrimp by pushing it down into the rice. (do not stir!). Sprinkle the peas on the top and place back in the oven for 5 min.

Step 5: Take out and serve immediately