Paella at the bbq

BBQ PAELLA

Portions : 4 - Preparation time : 15 minutes - Cooking time : 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 onion, seeded and sliced
• 4 tomatoes, halved
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
• 18 shrimp 31/40, shelled
• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 l (4 cups) chicken broth
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine
• 1 pinch saffron
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) sweet paprika
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) turmeric powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 500 ml (2 cups) round rice (Bomba)
• 250 ml (1 cup) green peas
• 1 red bell pepper, brunoise
• 125 g (4 1/2 oz) mild or hot chorizo, chopped
• ¼ bunch parsley, leaves removed, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the BBQ to maximum.
2. Thread onion rings onto skewers.
3. On the BBQ grill, grill the tomatoes for 5 minutes on each side. Do the same for the onion skewers.
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 3 cloves of garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
5. Add the shrimps to the bowl and toss to coat. Form into skewers and set aside.
6. In the same bowl, add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Form into skewers.
7. In a BBQ-safe dish, pour in stock and white wine, add saffron, remaining 2 cloves garlic, paprika, turmeric, bay leaf, rice, then peas, red bell pepper, chopped chorizo, grilled onion rings, grilled tomatoes, salt and pepper. Mix well and cover.
8. On the BBQ grill, using indirect heat and with the lid closed, cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente.
9. At the same time, grill the chicken and shrimp skewers on the BBQ grill.
10. Just before serving, garnish the rice with the grilled chicken cubes, grilled shrimp and parsley.