Seafood Paella Recipe
A traditional Spanish dish with saffron rice, shrimp, mussels, and clams.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Rice and Spices
Vegetables
Broth
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the seafood
Clean the mussels and clams under cold running water. Remove any beards from the mussels. Peel and devein the shrimp.
- 2
Soak the saffron
In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in a tablespoon of warm water to release their flavor and color.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté vegetables
In a large paella pan or wide frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic and peppers
Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers are softened.
- 5
Add rice and spices
Add the Bomba rice, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- 6
Deglaze with wine
Pour in the white wine, stirring to combine and allowing it to reduce slightly for about 2 minutes.
- 7
Add stock and saffron
Pour in the fish stock and the saffron mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- 8
Add seafood
Nestle the shrimp, mussels, and clams into the rice. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the seafood is cooked and the rice is tender.
- 9
Add peas
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the green peas over the top, allowing them to steam and warm through.
- 10
Rest and serve
Remove the pan from heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your seafood paella!
