Just made a kick-ass paella :D

vicisthebest · 22 Jun 2011 at 20:42

Just finished an amazing paella, had it loads of time but never actually attempted to make it before.

Did it with chicken, chorizo, some mixed seafood and threw in some massive tiger prawns at the end.

Used a Jamie Oliver recipe, only loosely followed it though (didn't have any clams/mussells in shells and used chicken instead of pork).

http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/chefs/jamie-oliver/my-favourite-paella-recipe

Above pic is the leftovers (sorry, crappy phone pic), after we'd eaten a portion each, and I've put some in fridge for my dinner tomorrow... Think maybe I need to scale it down if I make it again!

I tried the Spicy Chorizo from the new Tesco Tapas range - gave it a lovely little kick, was just right.

Would like to make it again, does anyone have any special recipes/additions I could try?

EDIT: My dad just arrived unexpectedly and hasn't eaten. Result, some of my leftovers gone!

Jimbeam3678 · 22 Jun 2011 at 22:58

I'll be honest that IMO looks ****. hopefully it tasted better than it looked

Psymonkee · 22 Jun 2011 at 23:43

Wow, that was a bit harsh.

Looks not bad at all fella! Too much fish for my liking though

I make this one regularly for my folks!

-BA- · 23 Jun 2011 at 00:00

Yer well harsh. Doesn't look bad at all. I enjoy a nice fishy paella and the purists say not to put chicken in but I always do.

Jolteh · 23 Jun 2011 at 00:42

I think it looks very nice, and I also think that the first reply was a bit out of order.

Jaap74 · 23 Jun 2011 at 01:43

Looks good but I wouldn't call those prawns "massive"

Avathar77 · 23 Jun 2011 at 01:53

Oooww I love a good paella! I always put some fresh chopped chilli for a "kick"!

sorn21 · 23 Jun 2011 at 02:02

mmm prawns

I'm starving now, unfortunately I have nothing as healthy as paella in the fridge.. Only pizza!

robfosters · 23 Jun 2011 at 02:06

Sure they were tiger prawns. Look at the size of these badboys:

Avathar77 · 23 Jun 2011 at 02:07

Thats a small plate isn't it

Kidding

buckeejit · 23 Jun 2011 at 14:49

divaboy said:
I'll be honest that IMO looks ****. hopefully it tasted better than it looked

well, you've lived up to your username haven't you? :mad:

Russinating · 23 Jun 2011 at 15:04

divaboy said:
I'll be honest that IMO looks ****. hopefully it tasted better than it looked

Are you mental? That looks really tasty. Might have to try that recipe, never made paella before but love the stuff.

Craig1981 · 23 Jun 2011 at 15:10

Looks tasty to me

vicisthebest · 23 Jun 2011 at 16:24

Jaap74 said:
Looks good but I wouldn't call those prawns "massive"

No, those weren't the massive ones. The picture was the leftovers, we'd eaten the massive ones

they were tiger prawns.

Thanks guys, was a bit taken aback by that first response - it was indeed very nice!

nydryl · 23 Jun 2011 at 17:05

I agree with the first response, it looks awful, so awful in fact that the next time you make it you should just send it my way

Jonny69 · 24 Jun 2011 at 12:31

It's quite difficult to do it, but paella should be a lot drier than that. Either way it always tastes good!

J1234 · 24 Jun 2011 at 12:53

Jonny69 said:
It's quite difficult to do it, but paella should be a lot drier than that. Either way it always tastes good!

I was thinking this too, it looks a bit too 'saucy'.

vicisthebest · 24 Jun 2011 at 17:21

Yeah, that's a fair comment - it was hard to do, it was starting to stick to the bottom of the pan.

churchhawk · 24 Jun 2011 at 17:34

I would eat that no problem. Well done sir

Hairybudda · 24 Jun 2011 at 18:10

Looks good to me, agree that it's a bit saucy for a paella but it wouldn't stop me from destroying it

Just made a kick-ass paella :D

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