Mexican Paella with Shrimp, Mussels and Chorizo - Rick Bayless

Mexican Paella with Shrimp, Mussels and Chorizo - Rick Bayless

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Mexican Paella with Shrimp, Mussels & Chorizo - Perfect for large gatherings, this flavorful paella features fresh seafood and savory chorizo. Servings: 25-30. #MexicanDishes #PaellaDay

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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup salt (1/3 cup if you're using low-sodium broth, 1/2 cup if using unsalted broth), plus more for the chicken
  • 3 pounds red-ripe tomatoes OR 2 28-ounce cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
  • 10 large fresh poblano chiles
  • 30 chicken thighs (with bones and skin in tact)
  • 1 1/4 cups good quality olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds white onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
  • 3 pounds Mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed
  • 2 heads garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 8 pounds medium-grain rice
  • 4 pounds medium-large (21 to 25 count per pound) shrimp, peeled (leaving the tail and final joint in tact, if you wish) and deveined
  • 7 pounds mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded (if necessary)
  • 1 1/2 pounds frozen peas, defrosted
  • 1 cup (loosely packed) chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 2/3 cup silver tequila (optional)

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