Chicken and Shrimp Orzo Paella - Skillet Dinners

8 Apr 2015 · 36 min
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In this 30‑minute YouTube episode, Chef Dennis Littley (host of "Around the Kitchen Table") and co‑host Susan Sarah present a healthy, one‑pan "Orzo Paella" that blends Spanish paella flavors with gluten‑free, clean‑eating principles. The show opens with light banter about Dennis’s upcoming wedding, his long‑term relationship, and social‑media reactions. Dennis explains how a clean‑eating magazine inspired the recipe, then walks through the entire cooking process: seasoning boneless chicken thighs with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; searing the chicken in a sauté pan; sautéing the "Holy Trinity" of peppers, onions, and celery; adding shrimp, clams, garlic, canned tomatoes, orzo, chicken stock, and saffron; and simmering until the orzo is tender and the clams open. Throughout, he shares equipment tips (e.g., using an $80 Sawtooth sauté pan, oil‑spray bottle), ingredient substitutions (whole‑wheat vs. regular orzo, olive oil vs. other fats), and cooking hacks (freezing clams to open them easily). Susan interjects with cultural commentary, a slideshow of Spanish food, design, and tile trends, and personal anecdotes about family meals. The episode ends with plating, optional garnish ideas (lemon, cilantro, cheese), and a preview of a future collaboration with Chef Bob Angst. The tone is conversational, enthusiastic, and instructional, with occasional personal storytelling.

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