Pasta & RiceDifficulty: medium
Seafood Paella
A vibrant Spanish rice dish loaded with saffron-infused rice, shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid.
20
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
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1Heat olive oil in a paella pan or wide shallow skillet over medium heat.
2Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3Stir in grated tomato and smoked paprika; cook 2 minutes.
4Add the soaked saffron with its water, then stir in the rice to coat.
5Pour in hot stock, add salt, and bring to a gentle boil.
6Arrange shrimp, mussels, clams, squid, and peas on top of the rice.
7Reduce heat to low and simmer, without stirring, for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
8Remove from heat, cover with a clean towel, and let rest 5 minutes.
9Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve directly from the pan.
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