📖 Instructions

1. Alright, let's get started. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Making sure the oven is hot is, like, the most important step, right?
2. Grab a large sheet pan and drizzle it with olive oil. Make sure the entire surface is lightly coated; we don't want anything sticking.
3. In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chopped onion, diced bell pepper, minced garlic, and chorizo slices. Give it all a good toss, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
4. Pour the chicken broth over the rice mixture, then stir in the saffron threads, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Make sure the saffron is evenly dispersed to give the paella that lovely golden hue. Don't be shy with the paprika, it's important for the flavor.
5. Spread the mixture evenly across the sheet pan. You want a thin, even layer to ensure the rice cooks properly. I mean, nobody likes crunchy rice, right?
6. Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. This allows the rice to absorb the broth and become tender. The aroma at this point is just amazing. Honestly, I could just eat it like this.
7. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and gently stir the rice mixture. This helps to distribute the moisture and prevent the top from drying out. Stirring is KEY.
8. Arrange the shrimp evenly over the rice. Press them lightly into the rice so they cook properly. Make sure they aren't overlapping too much. No one likes raw shrimp.
9. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, and the rice is tender. Keep an eye on it; you don't want to overcook the shrimp. Overcooked shrimp are THE WORST.
10. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together, and the rice to set a bit. Patience, my friend, patience.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and easy paella! A little squeeze of lemon juice really brightens everything up. Seriously, don't skip it.