Seafood Paella Recipe
A classic Spanish dish with a variety of seafood.
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Ingredients
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Grains
Seafood
Vegetables
Liquids & Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Saffron
In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of warm broth for about 10 minutes to release their flavor and color.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Dice the tomatoes and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large paella pan or a wide skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 5
Add the Rice
Stir in the Bomba rice and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors.
- 6
Add Liquids and Seasonings
Pour in the broth, soaked saffron with its liquid, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Simmer the Rice
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is almost tender.
- 8
Add Seafood
Gently fold in the shrimp, mussels, calamari, and white fish. Cover again and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels have opened.
- 9
Add Peas
Stir in the green peas and let them heat through for about 2 minutes.
- 10
