Valencian Paella with Smoky Flavor
A classic Spanish paella dish with a smoky twist, combining the flavors of valencian rice with a smoky spice blend and succulent gambas.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Valencian rice
- ●2 tsp Smoky spice blend
- ●2 tbsp Jazzy olive oil
- ●12 large Gambaspeeled and deveined
- ●2 cups Water
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 medium Tomatodiced
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the smoky spice blend and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the gambas and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to turn pink.
- 4
Add the diced tomato and cook for 2 minutes, until it starts to soften.
- 5
Add the valencian rice and stir to coat with the oil and spice blend.
- 6
Add the water and salt, and stir to combine.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
Remove the cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.