Wagyu paella with shishito peppers

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Season the steak

   Season the Wagyu steak with salt.

   WagyuSalt
2. 02
   Step 2Sear the steak

   In a paella pan, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the steak on both sides until browned. Set the steak aside.

   WagyuOlive oil
3. 03
   Step 3Cook the vegetables3m 30s

   Add the shishito peppers and garlic scapes to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and brown. Set aside with the steak.

   Shishito peppersGarlic scapes
4. 04
   Step 4Blend the sofrito

   In a blender, combine the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic clove. Blend until smooth.

   OnionBell pepperGarlic
5. 05
   Step 5Cook the sofrito2m 30s

   Add the blended mixture to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.

   OnionBell pepperGarlicOlive oil
6. 06
   Step 6Add tomato and paprika2 min

   Add the grated tomato and Spanish smoked paprika. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   TomatoSmoked paprika
7. 07
   Step 7Add broth and saffron

   Add the chicken broth and saffron to the pan, bringing the mixture to a boil.

   Chicken stockSaffron
8. 08
   Step 8Stir in the rice

   Stir in the bomba rice and add the rosemary.

   RiceRosemary
9. 09
   Step 9Cook rice on high heat5 min

   Cook on high heat for 5 minutes.

   Rice
10. 10
    Step 10Simmer rice without stirring10 min

    Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for another 10 minutes without stirring the rice. If needed, add more broth to keep the rice from drying out.

    RiceChicken stock
11. 11
    Step 11Rest the rice5 min

    Once the rice is cooked, cover the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.

    Rice
12. 12
    Step 12Reheat the steak and vegetables

    While the rice rests, reheat the steak, shishito peppers, and garlic scapes.

    WagyuShishito peppersGarlic scapes
13. 13
    Step 13Slice and arrange the steak

    Slice the steak and arrange it on top of the rice along with the peppers and garlic scapes.

    WagyuShishito peppersGarlic scapes
14. 14
    Step 14Garnish and serve

    Finish with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and fresh herbs of your choice.

    SaltBlack pepperFresh herbs