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I made us a big skillet of awesomeness.
And I did it all in one pan… without even heating up the kitchen.
SCORE!!
Although, now that I say that out loud I am silently thinking to myself that at least for me, up here in the mountains, it’s really not that hot out, like at all. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind heating up my kitchen right about now. I mean, I am highly embarrassed to admit this, but I totally have my heater blowing on my legs right now.
What?!
Don’t judge, it’s cold and stormy here and I am about to head out to bring the goats in from the field, and well, it kind of gives me chills just thinking about it. I really should have brought the goats in like an hour ago, but I am procrastinating going outside by telling myself that I need to finish writing this post first. Is it just me or has it been on the colder side this summer?
Even when I was in Cleveland visiting family it was only in the low 70’s. Now come on, I need at least 80 degrees to be extra happy and in my shorts and t-shirts. 70 is more like leggings and a sweater, and the current 45 degrees I am experiencing in Colorado, well that’s more like socks, leggings and a BIG cozy sweatshirt… maybe even some serious snuggles with a blanket.
Sidenote: I was recently asked how I survive living where I live when 85 degrees is my ideal temperature. The honest answer, it’s a struggle! If it weren’t for my family and the fall (I adore an awesome, cozy fall and the months of September, October, November and December are awesome up here), I might not be able to get through the rest of the year.
Completely random sidenote # 2: Since I seem to be in the procrastination mode… and I am oh so easily distracted…Â I decided to be weird and watch the running of the bulls on snapchat.
OMG, that’s CRAZY!
Oh but hey!! The running of the bulls kind of fits in with my Spanish themed recipe, right? I mean, not really, but the running of the bulls is done in Spain and paella was created in Spain, so hey, it kind of justifies my distraction and ties it in with this post, you know, like background research.
Not gonna lie, I’d chose this skillet grilled seafood and chorizo paella over running with the bulls in Spain any stinkin’ day. Just sayin.
Ok so the paella.
Can you believe I made this whole thing on the grill, and dirtied just one dish, one cutting board and one knife?!?! I was SO happy about the minimal mess since lately cleanup around here has been a 2+ hour project and the thought of cleaning even one more dish, or vacuuming up another crumb or wiping more stickiness up off the floor is pretty much daunting.
Clearly not only the flavors of this dish were welcomed with open arms, but also the simplicity of this dish! Bring on more easy clean up meals… please!!!
Making paella on the grill is really just the same as making it on the stove. You simply need to try to keep the heat of your grill a consistent temp and you’re good to go. Bonus, you also get a little smoky flavor from the grill as well!!
And if you don’t have a grill? Well don’t worry, you can totally just make this on the stove-top. Works great both ways.
For my paella, I used a mix of chicken, chorizo and seafood. You can do all three like me, pick your favorites or leave them out completely and make a vegetarian version. It’s totally adaptable to your personal taste buds. For the seafood, I used a mix of a lobster tail, jumbo tiger shrimp, clams and mussels. It was the perfect combo if you ask me and made for a really pretty dish too!!
I also finished my dish off with a drizzle of truffle oil, which I kind of think was awesome, but I do realize that truffle oil is a bit pricey, so only use it you have some.
OH and I didn’t just use plain green olives. NOPE. I used blue cheese stuffed olives (my favorites are the DeLallo brand) cause I mean, a little cheese never hurt. <–Truth.
Double OH, if you’re out to impress someone, make this dish, it’s definitely a show stopper!
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And ok, kind of DELICIOUS too! 🙂
Looks really tasty plan on gathering the ingredients soon, quick question can i substitute the chorizo for Kalbasa almost like a low country boil type.
Sure, I think that would be fine. Hope you love this! 🙂
Yum! I’ve made quite a few of your recipes and all are amazing. I’ll be making this one next weekend! Love your site and your food is delish!!!
Awe, thank you! I hope you love it!
Vicki, did you ever make this paella? Wondering how it turned out?
Thanks!
This looks delicious! I think it would be awesome to serve to company, and it’s perfect for dinner outside with a bottle of wine. Love these photos too!
Thanks so much!!
I love paella, and this dish looks so amazing and delicious. All that seafood! How can I resist? I can’t wait to give this a try!
Thanks so much, Andrea! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Here in the Pacific Northwest it has been insanely hot, like 9 straight days of 90+ degree weather in June, which used to never happen until August. Everything is in a drought. Everything is early. It has been hard on some of the crops. We are not as badly off as California, but the mighty Columbia River is looking mighty low, and the salmon runs are in danger. Anyway, I’d trade for some cool, but we mostly need rain. I love hearing about your goats, and I love your photos and recipes. Hope you get warmed up. I think there are warm weather folks and cool weather folks, and it is hard to be in the opposite kind of climate sometimes.
Hey Terry! Hoping you guys get some rain soon. As much as that weather sounds amazing, I know the rain is needed!!
Thanks so much and I will try and keep the goats in my post! 🙂
I’m so glad you made paella, and in a skillet no less! This looks awesome and only one dish is something to celebrate, I know! 😉
Thanks Laura! Hope you are having a fun weekend!
Awesomeness was a perfect word to describe this dish! Wowza that looks really good 🙂
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie!!
This looks amazing. Paella is so so good and your version looks excellent. I hear you regarding the dishes. Sometimes I look around my kitchen after cooking and think, “what did I do!?” Was that REALLLY worth all this mess? Fortunately, it is worth it most days, but some days, oy!
Thanks for sharing!
HAhah! That is my life! 🙂
Thanks Kathryn!!
Looks better than what they serve in Spain! I think skillets are the best cooking tools in the world!
Agree about the skillets!! I love my staub! 🙂
Thanks Cassie!
I have a soft spot for paella! It’s the perfect summertime food for cooler nights. I cannot wait to try your version. I’m sure it tastes as beautiful as it looks! You truly are an artist!
xx Sydney
Thank you so much, Sydney!!
I love paella and it has been SO long since I made it myself! Yours is beautiful Tieghan!!
Thanks Laura!
When my husband and I got married we served paella. We cooked it ourselves, as well as all the rest of the food and the wedding cake as well. And then we went of to honeymoon in Spain. This recipe has just brought to me the happiest memories!
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whoa! Go you guys, that must have been a lot of work!!
Thanks for the sweet comment, hope you enjoy the recipe!
I think the weather there sounds awesome! It’s been a hot and humid summer down South! I’ll send some warm your way if you send some cold my way :). Love this one pot masterpiece… especially since it’s cooked on the grill!
Oh i want to trade placed with you!! 🙂
Thanks Heather!
This dish is gorgeous…I’m going to make it this weekend. Is Spanish chorizo the one that is cooked and dried like pepperoni? I always get the two kinds confused.
Yup, thats spanish chorizo! I get confused too!
Thanks Lisa! Hope you love this!
I agree Tieghan! This is a big skillet of awesomeness and not a lot of cleanup which is perfect for summer! WIsh I could send some warm weather your way from the Jersey shore! Keeping my fingers crossed it gets warmer there!
Thanks Mary Ann! Enjoy your summer on the beach! 🙂