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Pan-Seared Canadian Paella
A twist on the classic Spanish dish, this recipe features Canadian bacon and a crispy crust on the bottom.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound Canadian bacon diced
- ●1 cup paella rice uncooked
- ●2 medium potatoes diced
- ●1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ●1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the Canadian bacon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the potatoes, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the paella rice and stir to combine.
- 5
Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is coated in oil and slightly toasted.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.