Description
This Seafood Paella recipe is a flavorful and aromatic Spanish dish packed with a variety of seafood and seasoned with saffron. A perfect main course for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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For the Paella:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio or Bomba rice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth, warm
Seafood and Garnish:
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 mussels, cleaned
- 8 littleneck clams, cleaned
- 1/2 cup squid rings
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Paella: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper. Add garlic, rice, paprika, saffron, and wine. Cook until wine is absorbed.
- Cook the Paella: Gradually add warm broth, then add seafood. Cook until rice is tender and seafood is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle peas over the top, let rest, garnish with parsley and lemon, then serve.
Notes
- Avoid stirring the rice once broth is added to develop the traditional socarrat crust.
- Feel free to customize the seafood selection based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
