Description
Enjoy a taste of Spain with this flavorful Seafood Paella recipe. Loaded with shrimp, mussels, and scallops, this dish is a showstopper for any gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Paella:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups arborio or Spanish short-grain rice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 3 1/2 cups seafood or chicken broth, warm
For the Seafood:
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 mussels, cleaned
- 6 sea scallops
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Paella: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan. Cook onion until softened, then add red bell pepper and garlic. Add rice, paprika, saffron, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Paella: Pour in white wine, then gradually add warm broth. After 15 minutes, add shrimp, mussels, and scallops. Cook until seafood is done, and socarrat forms.
- Finish and Serve: Add peas, let rest, then sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Avoid stirring towards the end to develop a crispy bottom layer.
- Substitute seafood based on preference and availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
