Paella Barcelonetta Recipe
Seafood paella with rotating side
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Rice and Broth
Vegetables and Seasoning
Garnish and Side
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Infuse Saffron
In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in a couple of tablespoons of warm fish stock for about 10 minutes to release their flavor.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Peppers and Spices
Add the diced red bell pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bell pepper is tender.
- 5
Add Rice
Stir in the bomba or Arborio rice, making sure to coat it well with the oil and vegetable mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 6
Add Stock and Saffron
Pour in the fish stock and the soaked saffron along with its liquid. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- 7
Simmer the Paella
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer without stirring for about 10 minutes.
- 8
Add Seafood
Gently place the shrimp, mussels, and calamari on top of the rice and cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil. Cook for another 8-10 minutes until the seafood is cooked and the mussels have opened.
- 9
Finish with Peas
Add the frozen green peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking for a pop of color.
