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Seafood Paella

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A traditional Spanish rice dish cooked with saffron, fresh seafood, and vegetables, offering a rich and aromatic flavor perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups Arborio or bomba rice
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 12 mussels, cleaned
  • 12 clams, scrubbed
  • 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup squid rings
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
  3. Add rice, saffron, and smoked paprika, stirring to coat the rice.
  4. Pour in seafood stock and white wine, bring to a simmer.
  5. Arrange mussels, clams, shrimp, and squid evenly in the pan.
  6. Cover with foil or lid and cook until seafood opens and rice absorbs the liquid, about 20 minutes.
  7. Add peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Do not stir the rice after adding liquid; this creates the signature crust (socarrat).
  • Use authentic bomba rice for best results.
  • You can substitute seafood with chicken or chorizo for a mixed paella.

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Keywords: paella, seafood paella, Spanish rice, saffron rice, mussels, clams, shrimp, squid

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