Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBarcelona Restaurant-Wine BarSeafood Paella Recipe

Seafood Paella Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, chorizo sausage, red & green peppers, peas & onions served over saffron rice

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Ingredients

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Seafood and Meat

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, red and green bell peppers. Clean the clams and mussels thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a large skillet or paella pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the pan and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Seafood

    Stir in the clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to open and turn opaque.

  5. 5

    Add Rice

    Pour in the saffron rice and add enough water or broth to cover the rice by about an inch. Bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Cook the Paella

    Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

  7. 7

    Add Peas

    Stir in the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Remove from heat, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve warm, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

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