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Paella Party Catering
http://www.paella-party.com
650-218-3334
One of the top catering services in San Francisco, Sonoma, and the Bay Area provides a unique touch that will transform your next dinner party, corporate picnic, a wedding, a holiday or an event of any size into an interactive and unforgettable paella fiesta. Paella Catering will make your party the talk of the town with bountiful paella, an unending array of traditional and not-so-traditional tapas, thoughtful sherry pairings and homemade Sangria! No gathering is too small—or too big
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Ingredientes
- 1 lb - orzo pasta
- 3 Tbsp - olive oil
- 2 - large bay leaves
- 2 Tbsp - minced garlic, divided
- 1 lb - uncooked small or medium shrimp (51-60 or 41-50 count), shelled & deveined - three cups small salad size shrimp
- 1 lb - bay scallops
- 1/2 tsp - salt
- 1 tsp - small capers (optional)
- 2 Tbsp - Spanish smoked sweet paprika, or equivalent (see Cook’s Note) 1/2 Tbsp paprika + 1/2 Tbsp St Louis Mesquite seasoning
- 1/4 cup - white wine
- 1 - large sweet onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp - chopped sun-dried tomatoes Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies and cilantro, drained well.
- 3 Tbsp - butter
- 2 Tbsp - all-purpose flour
- 1 cup - half and half (or milk)
- 1 cup - chicken broth
- 1 cup - frozen peas, thawed (about 4 oz)
- 8 oz - sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
- Additional salt, if needed
- 8 oz - pepper jack cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp - minced fresh dried parsley, divided
- 2 Tbsp - sliced green olives with pimento (optional)
- 1/4 cup - roasted sweet red pepper strips
- Lemon for garnish (optional)
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